Mike Compton, baseball player, 1970-1970

Mike Compton

Born: 8/15/1944 in Stamford, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-04-17 | Final Game: 1970-08-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Lynn Compton

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Biography

Mike Compton, born in 1944, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball as a position player. He made his debut on April 17, 1970, and played in a total of 47 games until his final appearance on August 30, 1970. Compton's offensive contributions included 18 hits, one home run, and seven runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .164. While his time in the majors was limited, he became a part of the fabric of baseball during the early 1970s, a period marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era into a time of increased offensive output. Though Compton did not achieve remarkable statistics, his presence on the field illustrated the depth of talent that existed in the league during a time when many players were vying for opportunities. He did not record any stolen bases, which reflected his playing style focused more on contact than speed. After his brief stint in the majors, Compton’s journey highlighted the challenges faced by many athletes in securing a lasting place in professional baseball, serving as a reminder of the fierce competition within the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 110 8 18 0 1 1 7 0 9 22 0.164 0.240 0.209 0.449 -679.5

Career AVG .164 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career OBP .240 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.449 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 36.9% 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
1970 PHI NL 47 110 8 18 0 1 1 7 0 9 22 0.164 .253 (-36%) .325 (-26%) .385 (-46%) .711 (-37%) -679.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 40 38 265 13 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 PHI C 40 38 265 13 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 46

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sul Ross State University Alpine TX 1963, 1964, 1965