Mike Figga, baseball player, 1997-1999

Mike Figga

Born: 7/31/1970 in Tampa, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-16 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Figga

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Biography

Mike Figga, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999. Over the course of his brief career, Figga appeared in 46 games, where he recorded 20 hits and achieved a batting average of .213. He demonstrated his power with one home run and contributed five RBIs to his team's efforts during his time on the field. Figga's career, though not extensive, provided him with the opportunity to compete at the highest level of the sport during the late 1990s, a period marked by the exciting home run races and the overall offensive explosion in baseball. Figga's playing style was characterized by his determination and versatility as a position player. While he may not have accumulated significant statistics, his presence in the dugout and on the field added depth to the rosters he was part of. His time in the major leagues allowed him to experience the camaraderie and challenges of professional baseball, making an indelible mark on the teams he played for, despite his limited statistical output. After retiring from the game, Figga's contributions to baseball continued to be remembered by fans and teammates alike, highlighting the spirit of perseverance that defines many players who reach the major leagues.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
46 94 13 20 4 0 1 5 0 2 31 0.213 0.227 0.287 0.514 -508.0

Career AVG .213 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.

Career SLG .287 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.514 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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
1997 NYY AL 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 NYY AL 1 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 BAL AL 41 86 12 19 4 0 1 5 0 2 27 0.221 .271 (-19%) .344 (-32%) .433 (-30%) .778 (-31%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 45 28 180 13 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 NYA C 1 1 6 0 0 0
1998 NYA C 1 1 3 1 0 0
1999 NYA C 2 0 3 0 0 0
1999 BAL C 41 26 168 12 5 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 45
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 BAL AL $203,650
1999 NYA AL $203,650
Total Career Earnings $407,300

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Central Florida Community College Ocala FL 1989