Mike Epstein

Born: 4/4/1943 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-16 | Final Game: 1974-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Michael Peter Epstein

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Biography

Mike Epstein, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1966 to 1974. Primarily recognized as a position player, he played a total of 907 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills with a combination of power and consistency. Over the course of his career, Epstein recorded 695 hits, including 130 home runs, and accumulated 380 runs batted in (RBIs). He finished his career with a batting average of .244 and added 7 stolen bases to his statistical resume. Epstein's playing style was marked by his ability to hit for power, making him a valuable asset in the lineup during an era that leaned heavily on offensive production. He navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on pitching and defense. His contributions to his teams, including the Washington Senators and the Oakland Athletics, were significant, as he helped to bring excitement and power to the field. Mike Epstein remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during a dynamic period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
907	2854	362	695	93	16	130	380	7	448	645	0.244	0.358	0.424	0.782	9608.5

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .358 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.

Career SLG .424 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +15.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.782 vs. league average 0.683 across their career seasons — +14.5% 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
1966	BAL	AL	6	11	1	2	0	1	0	3	0	1	3	0.182	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	BAL	AL	9	13	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	3	5	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1967	WS2	AL	96	284	32	65	7	4	9	29	1	38	74	0.229	.242 (-6%)	.306 (+8%)	.357 (+5%)	.663 (+7%)	0.0
1968	WS2	AL	123	385	40	90	8	2	13	33	1	48	91	0.234	.236 (-1%)	.298 (+13%)	.340 (+8%)	.638 (+10%)	922.2
1969	WS2	AL	131	403	73	112	18	1	30	85	2	85	99	0.278	.248 (+12%)	.320 (+29%)	.369 (+49%)	.689 (+40%)	3432.4
1970	WS2	AL	140	430	55	110	15	3	20	56	2	73	117	0.256	.253 (+1%)	.325 (+14%)	.385 (+15%)	.711 (+15%)	1445.5
1971	WS2	AL	24	85	6	21	1	1	1	9	1	12	31	0.247	.249 (-1%)	.316 (+16%)	.365 (-13%)	.682 (avg)	76.1
1971	OAK	AL	104	329	43	77	13	0	18	51	0	62	71	0.234	.249 (-6%)	.316 (+16%)	.365 (+20%)	.682 (+18%)	76.1
1972	OAK	AL	138	455	63	123	18	2	26	70	0	68	68	0.270	.243 (+11%)	.310 (+21%)	.353 (+38%)	.664 (+30%)	2775.1
1973	TEX	AL	27	85	9	16	3	0	1	6	0	14	19	0.188	.256 (-27%)	.325 (-2%)	.378 (-32%)	.703 (-18%)	-213.6
1973	LAA	AL	91	312	30	67	8	2	8	32	0	34	54	0.215	.256 (-16%)	.325 (-8%)	.378 (-13%)	.703 (-10%)	-213.6
1974	LAA	AL	18	62	10	10	2	0	4	6	0	10	13	0.161	.256 (-37%)	.324 (-11%)	.369 (+5%)	.693 (-3%)	-20.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	37	2	4	0	0	1	1	9	11	0.108

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1972	ALCS	OAK	5	16	1	3	1	1	4	5	0.188
1972	WS	OAK	6	16	1	0	0	0	5	3	0.000
1971	ALCS	OAK	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	3	0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	823	805	6957	477	70	681

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1966	BAL	1B	4	2	36	2	0	3
1967	BAL	1B	3	2	25	1	0	2
1967	WS2	1B	80	77	718	54	10	72
1968	WS2	1B	110	107	947	70	13	83
1969	WS2	1B	118	115	1035	69	11	99
1970	WS2	1B	122	118	1100	70	10	104
1971	WS2	1B	24	24	224	12	2	30
1971	OAK	1B	96	95	714	52	4	93
1972	OAK	1B	137	137	1111	73	12	101
1973	TEX	1B	25	25	200	12	2	19
1973	CAL	1B	86	85	710	50	5	61
1974	CAL	1B	18	18	137	12	1	14