Mike Easler

Born: 11/29/1950 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-09-05 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

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

Full name: Michael Anthony Easler

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Biography

Mike Easler, born in 1950, was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact on the game during his career from 1973 to 1987. Primarily known as a position player, Easler played in 1,151 games, where he established himself as a reliable hitter with a career batting average of .293. His offensive prowess was highlighted by 1,078 hits, including 118 home runs and 522 runs batted in (RBIs). Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases with 20 stolen bases to his credit. Easler's contributions to the teams he played for earned him an All-Star selection during his career. Easler was recognized for his consistent hitting and ability to perform in clutch situations, making him a valuable asset during the late 1970s and 1980s. He played in an era that saw the transition from traditional baseball strategies to a more power-oriented game, yet he managed to maintain a balanced approach at the plate. His career not only reflected his individual talent but also the evolution of offensive play in Major League Baseball during that time. After retiring in 1987, Easler left behind a legacy as a skilled hitter who carved out a notable career in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1151	3677	465	1078	189	25	118	522	20	321	696	0.293	0.349	0.454	0.804	9129.8

Career AVG .293 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.

Career OBP .349 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.

Career SLG .454 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — +12.8% 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
1973	HOU	NL	6	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1974	HOU	NL	15	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	HOU	NL	5	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1976	LAA	AL	21	54	6	13	1	1	0	4	1	2	11	0.241	.255 (-6%)	.320 (-19%)	.360 (-18%)	.681 (-19%)	-185.9
1977	PIT	NL	10	18	3	8	2	0	1	5	0	0	1	0.444	—	—	—	—	0.0
1979	PIT	NL	55	54	8	15	1	1	2	11	0	8	13	0.278	.265 (+5%)	.329 (+12%)	.397 (+12%)	.727 (+12%)	133.5
1980	PIT	NL	132	393	66	133	27	3	21	74	5	43	65	0.338	.264 (+28%)	.326 (+21%)	.387 (+50%)	.714 (+37%)	2761.8
1981	PIT	NL	95	339	43	97	18	5	7	42	4	24	45	0.286	.255 (+12%)	.320 (+2%)	.368 (+17%)	.688 (+10%)	486.4
1982	PIT	NL	142	475	52	131	27	2	15	58	1	40	85	0.276	.261 (+6%)	.324 (+4%)	.388 (+12%)	.712 (+8%)	774.4
1983	PIT	NL	115	381	44	117	17	2	10	54	4	22	64	0.307	.260 (+18%)	.324 (+7%)	.389 (+13%)	.714 (+11%)	750.2
1984	BOS	AL	156	601	87	188	31	5	27	91	1	58	134	0.313	.259 (+20%)	.322 (+16%)	.384 (+34%)	.707 (+26%)	3151.0
1985	BOS	AL	155	568	71	149	29	4	16	74	0	53	129	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.323 (+1%)	.390 (+5%)	.714 (+3%)	298.7
1986	NYY	AL	146	490	64	148	26	2	14	78	3	49	87	0.302	.257 (+17%)	.325 (+11%)	.395 (+14%)	.720 (+13%)	1246.7
1987	PHI	NL	33	110	7	31	4	0	1	10	0	6	20	0.282	.262 (+7%)	.331 (-4%)	.415 (-17%)	.746 (-11%)	-216.0
1987	NYY	AL	65	167	13	47	6	0	4	21	1	14	32	0.281	.262 (+7%)	.331 (+2%)	.415 (-6%)	.746 (-3%)	-216.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1979	NLCS	PIT	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000
1979	WS	PIT	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	29	29	256	29	7	21
OF	538	497	926	38	26	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1973	HOU	OF	2	2	1	0	1	0
1977	PIT	OF	4	3	7	0	0	0
1979	PIT	OF	4	3	0	0	0	0
1980	PIT	OF	119	110	201	6	3	1
1981	PIT	OF	90	82	188	13	4	2
1982	PIT	OF	138	127	243	8	7	2
1983	PIT	OF	105	97	158	6	6	1
1984	BOS	1B	29	29	256	29	7	21
1985	BOS	OF	20	20	32	0	3	0
1986	NYA	OF	11	9	23	0	1	0
1987	PHI	OF	30	30	49	4	1	2
1987	NYA	OF	15	14	24	1	0	0