Mike Colbern

Born: 4/19/1955 in Santa Monica, CA, USA

Died: 3/8/2019 in Tempe, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-07-18 | Final Game: 1979-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Malloy Colbern

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Biography

Mike Colbern, born in 1955, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues as a position player during the late 1970s. He played from July 18, 1978, until September 29, 1979, appearing in a total of 80 games. Throughout his brief career, Colbern recorded 58 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 28 runs, finishing with a batting average of .259. Notably, he did not register any stolen bases, which reflected his strategic approach to the game rather than a focus on speed. Colbern's time in Major League Baseball coincided with a transformative period in the sport, as teams began to explore new strategies and player development methods. While his career was relatively short, he contributed to the teams he played for with a steady presence in the lineup and a solid hitting performance. His achievements, while modest in numbers, showcased the grit and determination characteristic of many players from that era, leaving a lasting impression on the teams and fans who followed his career.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
80	224	16	58	10	2	2	28	0	5	61	0.259	0.279	0.348	0.627	-508.2

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .279 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 12.3% 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
1978	CHW	AL	48	141	11	38	5	1	2	20	0	1	36	0.270	.257 (+5%)	.323 (-13%)	.378 (-4%)	.702 (-8%)	-251.0
1979	CHW	AL	32	83	5	20	5	1	0	8	0	4	25	0.241	.265 (-9%)	.329 (-16%)	.397 (-18%)	.727 (-17%)	-257.1