Mike Edwards

Born: 8/27/1952 in Fort Lewis, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-10 | Final Game: 1980-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: Michael Lewis Edwards

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Biography

Mike Edwards, born in 1952, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980. Primarily a position player, Edwards appeared in 317 games over his career, showcasing a blend of speed and solid hitting. He finished his tenure with a batting average of .25, accumulating 220 hits, including 2 home runs and 49 RBIs. Known for his agility on the base paths, he successfully stole 38 bases, demonstrating his ability to impact the game beyond just his offensive contributions. Playing during a transformative period in baseball history, Edwards was part of a league that was evolving both in terms of player dynamics and fan engagement. His contributions to the teams he played for reflected the increasing importance of speed and versatility in the game. While his career was not marked by superstar accolades, Edwards carved out a role that highlighted the essential skills of contact hitting and base running that were crucial to his teams' strategies during the late 1970s. His dedication to the sport and his performance on the field have left a lasting impression on fans and players alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	879	94	220	28	4	2	49	38	32	77	0.250	0.280	0.298	0.578	-3135.1

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .280 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.578 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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
1977	PIT	NL	7	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1978	OAK	AL	142	414	48	113	16	2	1	23	27	16	32	0.273	.257 (+6%)	.323 (-6%)	.378 (-13%)	.702 (-10%)	-826.7
1979	OAK	AL	122	400	35	93	12	2	1	23	10	15	37	0.233	.265 (-12%)	.329 (-20%)	.397 (-30%)	.727 (-25%)	-1995.3
1980	OAK	AL	46	59	10	14	0	0	0	3	1	1	5	0.237	.264 (-10%)	.326 (-23%)	.387 (-39%)	.714 (-32%)	-313.1