Mike Eden, baseball player, 1976-1978

Mike Eden

Born: 5/22/1949 in Fort Clayton, CZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-08-02 | Final Game: 1978-09-11

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Edward Michael Eden

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Biography

Mike Eden, born in 1949, was an American professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the late 1970s. His career spanned from August 2, 1976, to September 11, 1978, primarily serving as a position player. Over the course of his time in the majors, Eden played in 15 games, where he recorded 2 hits, contributing 1 run batted in (RBI) to his team's efforts. His batting average stood at 0.08, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his short stint in the league. Despite his limited playing time and modest statistical output, Eden's career occurred during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of more specialized roles and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. While he may not have left a lasting impact at the major league level, his journey through professional baseball exemplified the perseverance and dedication required to reach the highest levels of the sport. Eden's story serves as a reminder of the countless players who have graced the field, each contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 25 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 4 0 0.080 0.207 0.080 0.287 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career OBP .207 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.

Career SLG .080 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 78.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.287 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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
1976 ATL NL 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHW AL 10 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 0.118 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 2 7 8 0 3
SS 5 3 9 10 2 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 ATL 2B 2 1 2 5 0 1
1978 CHA 2B 4 1 5 3 0 2
1978 CHA SS 5 3 9 10 2 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Shortstop 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1971, 1972