Mike Dimmel, baseball player, 1977-1979

Mike Dimmel

Born: 10/16/1954 in Albert Lea, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-02 | Final Game: 1979-04-18

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Wayne Dimmel

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Biography

Mike Dimmel, born in 1954, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1979. Primarily serving as a position player, Dimmel's major league career spanned a brief period during a time when the game was evolving, with offensive strategies increasingly prioritizing power and speed. Although he played in only 39 games, Dimmel made his mark in the game with his determination and versatility. Throughout his career, Dimmel recorded a total of 1 hit and 0 home runs, finishing with a batting average of .125. He contributed 0 RBIs and successfully stole 1 base. While his statistical output may not reflect a prolific career, his journey through the majors exemplified the challenges faced by players during the late 1970s, a time that saw significant changes in player dynamics and team strategies. Dimmel's legacy lies not only in his time on the field but also in the resilience and passion he brought to the game during his tenure in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
39 8 11 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 68.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 65.3% 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
1977 BAL AL 25 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 BAL AL 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1979 STL NL 6 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 35 0 19 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 BAL OF 23 0 14 1 0 0
1978 BAL OF 7 0 2 0 1 0
1979 SLN OF 5 0 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 3
Right Field 27