Mike Edwards, baseball player, 2003-2006

Mike Edwards

Born: 11/24/1976 in Goshen, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-09-20 | Final Game: 2006-07-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Donald Edwards

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Biography

Mike Edwards, born in 1976, was a professional baseball player who showcased his talents in the Major Leagues from 2003 until his retirement in 2006. Primarily serving as a position player, Edwards appeared in 106 games throughout his career, where he recorded a total of 63 hits. His offensive contributions included 3 home runs and 15 runs batted in, culminating in a batting average of .243. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 1 stolen base during his time in the league. Edwards played during a highly competitive era in baseball, characterized by the rise of powerful hitters and the strategic emphasis on home runs. While his career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, his presence in the dugout and contributions to his teams reflected the dedication and grit typical of players from his era. After concluding his Major League career on July 1, 2006, Edwards remained a part of baseball history, remembered for his perseverance and the role he played within the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
106 259 24 63 9 2 3 15 1 19 40 0.243 0.300 0.328 0.628 -659.6

Career AVG .243 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
2003 OAK AL 4 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2005 LAD NL 88 239 23 59 9 2 3 15 1 16 34 0.247 .264 (-7%) .330 (-9%) .418 (-19%) .749 (-15%) -659.6
2006 PIT NL 14 16 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 42 35 24 59 7 5
OF 36 28 53 0 0 0
SS 1 0 0 2 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2003 OAK OF 2 0 0 0 0 0
2005 LAN 3B 39 33 22 56 7 5
2005 LAN OF 34 28 53 0 0 0
2005 LAN SS 1 0 0 2 0 0
2006 PIT 3B 3 2 2 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 42
Shortstop 1
Left Field 34
Right Field 3
Designated Hitter 4