Mike Couchee

Born: 12/4/1957 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-04-05 | Final Game: 1983-05-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Eugene Couchee

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Biography

Mike Couchee, born in 1957, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball (MLB) spanning from 1983 to 1984. Primarily a position player, Couchee's time in the majors was marked by his participation in only 8 games. Over the course of his short stint, he recorded 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of 0.5, though he did not achieve any home runs or RBIs during his time at the plate. His career, though limited, reflects the challenges faced by many players attempting to establish themselves in the competitive landscape of MLB during the early 1980s. Couchee's journey took place during an era characterized by a mix of emerging talent and established stars, where players often had to navigate the difficulties of securing a consistent role on their teams. Despite his limited appearances, Couchee's presence in the major leagues serves as a reminder of the numerous athletes who aspire to reach the pinnacle of baseball, even if their careers do not unfold as planned. His story is an integral part of the broader narrative of baseball history, highlighting the perseverance and dedication required to compete at the highest level.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	1	8	0	0	0	0	14.0	12	8	1	6	5	5.14	0

Career ERA 5.14 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 32.8% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1983	SDP	NL	0	1	8	0	0	0	0	14.0	12	8	6	5	5.14	3.87 (-33%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	0.500	0.500	1.000	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +91.7% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +53.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — +28.4% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +40.0% above 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
1983	SDP	NL	8	2	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	8	0	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	SDN	P	8	0	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
San Jose City College	San Jose	CA	1978
San Diego State University	San Diego	CA	1977
University of Southern California	Los Angeles	CA	1979, 1980