Mike Durant, baseball player, 1996-1996

Mike Durant

Born: 9/14/1969 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-03 | Final Game: 1996-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Durant

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Biography

Mike Durant was a professional baseball player born in 1969, who played in Major League Baseball from April 3, 1996, to September 29, 1996. As a position player, Durant's career was relatively brief, spanning just 40 games. He recorded a total of 17 hits, achieving a batting average of .21. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 5 runs batted in (RBIs) and showcased his speed on the base paths with 3 stolen bases. Despite the limited scope of his career, Durant's time in the majors occurred during a dynamic era of baseball characterized by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. While he may not have made a lasting impact on the game in terms of statistics, his journey to the major leagues and participation in the sport reflects the aspirations of many aspiring players who aim to break into professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
40 81 15 17 3 0 0 5 3 10 15 0.210 0.293 0.247 0.540 -420.6

Career AVG .210 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.

Career OBP .293 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.

Career SLG .247 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.767 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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
1996 MIN AL 40 81 15 17 3 0 0 5 3 10 15 0.210 .269 (-22%) .340 (-14%) .426 (-42%) .767 (-30%) -420.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 37 27 183 13 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 MIN C 37 27 183 13 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 37

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 MIN AL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $109,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
The Ohio State University Columbus OH 1989, 1990, 1991