Mike Colangelo, baseball player, 1999-2002

Mike Colangelo

Born: 10/22/1976 in Teaneck, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-13 | Final Game: 2002-05-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Gus Colangelo

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Biography

Mike Colangelo, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who carved out a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2002. Primarily known as a position player, Colangelo appeared in 71 games during his time in the big leagues. His offensive contributions included 27 hits, 2 home runs, and 8 runs batted in, culminating in a career batting average of .233. Although his tenure in the majors was relatively short, Colangelo's journey through baseball reflects the challenges and competitiveness of the early 2000s era. Colangelo played during a time marked by significant offensive changes and the increasing prevalence of power hitters in the game. Despite not being a prolific player, his role on the teams he played for showcased the depth and versatility required of players at the time. His career, which concluded on May 2, 2002, left an imprint on the clubs he represented, reminding fans of the myriad of talents that contribute to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
71 116 12 27 4 3 2 8 0 10 32 0.233 0.305 0.371 0.675 -104.7

Career AVG .233 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.

Career OBP .305 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 9.3% below league average.

Career SLG .371 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.675 vs. league average 0.762 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1999 LAA AL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2001 SDP NL 50 91 10 22 3 3 2 8 0 8 30 0.242 .263 (-8%) .332 (-7%) .426 (-5%) .758 (-6%) -104.7
2002 OAK AL 20 23 2 4 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.174 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 60 22 63 2 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 ANA OF 1 1 1 1 0 1
2001 SDN OF 40 16 45 1 1 0
2002 OAK OF 19 5 17 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 40
Center Field 15
Right Field 9

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 OAK AL $300,000
2000 ANA AL $200,000
1999 ANA AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $700,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
George Mason University Fairfax VA 1995, 1996, 1997