Mike Fischlin, baseball player, 1977-1987

Mike Fischlin

Born: 9/13/1955 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-09-03 | Final Game: 1987-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Thomas Fischlin

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Biography

Mike Fischlin, born in 1955, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1987. Over the course of 517 games, Fischlin showcased his skills primarily as an infielder. Known for his speed on the bases, he recorded 24 stolen bases and contributed to his teams with a total of 207 hits and 68 RBIs. While he hit three home runs and finished his career with a batting average of .22, Fischlin's impact went beyond just the statistics, as he was valued for his defensive capabilities and adaptability on the field. Fischlin played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increasing specialization and the evolving role of players in the late 1970s and 1980s. His career spanned the transitional period from the post-deadball era into the modern game, where player conditioning and strategy began to take center stage. While he may not have been a household name, Fischlin's contributions to his teams and the game of baseball were significant, reflecting the dedication and spirit of the players of his time.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
517 941 109 207 29 6 3 68 24 92 142 0.220 0.291 0.273 0.565 -2989.6

Career AVG .220 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.

Career SLG .273 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.565 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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 HOU NL 13 15 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1978 HOU NL 44 86 3 10 1 0 0 0 1 4 9 0.116 .257 (-55%) .323 (-49%) .378 (-66%) .702 (-58%) -835.2
1980 HOU NL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CLE AL 22 43 3 10 1 0 0 5 3 3 6 0.233 — — — — 0.0
1982 CLE AL 112 276 34 74 12 1 0 21 9 34 36 0.268 .261 (+3%) .324 (+8%) .388 (-18%) .712 (-6%) -166.9
1983 CLE AL 95 225 31 47 5 2 2 23 9 26 32 0.209 .260 (-20%) .324 (-9%) .389 (-29%) .714 (-20%) -795.4
1984 CLE AL 85 133 17 30 4 2 1 14 2 12 20 0.226 .259 (-13%) .322 (-10%) .384 (-20%) .707 (-16%) -366.1
1985 CLE AL 73 60 12 12 4 1 0 2 0 5 7 0.200 .257 (-22%) .323 (-19%) .390 (-23%) .714 (-21%) -239.6
1986 NYY AL 71 102 9 21 2 0 0 3 0 8 29 0.206 .257 (-20%) .325 (-20%) .395 (-43%) .720 (-32%) -586.3
1987 ATL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 6 0 8 0 0 0
2B 191 121 322 394 20 93
3B 32 1 8 20 3 1
C 1 0 1 0 0 0
SS 268 180 298 534 36 96

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 HOU SS 12 3 3 17 0 1
1978 HOU SS 41 29 49 67 9 11
1980 HOU SS 1 0 1 0 0 0
1981 CLE 2B 1 1 4 4 1 1
1981 CLE SS 19 13 29 35 3 7
1982 CLE 2B 6 0 3 3 0 1
1982 CLE 3B 8 0 2 1 1 0
1982 CLE C 1 0 1 0 0 0
1982 CLE SS 101 87 136 253 12 42
1983 CLE 2B 71 56 151 179 12 46
1983 CLE 3B 4 1 2 6 1 1
1983 CLE SS 15 14 16 41 1 12
1984 CLE 2B 55 40 90 115 4 25
1984 CLE 3B 17 0 3 11 1 0
1984 CLE SS 15 5 11 20 3 5
1985 CLE 1B 6 0 8 0 0 0
1985 CLE 2B 31 13 44 59 1 15
1985 CLE 3B 3 0 1 2 0 0
1985 CLE SS 22 5 20 28 3 5
1986 NYA 2B 27 11 30 34 2 5
1986 NYA SS 42 24 33 73 5 13

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 6
Second Base 192
Third Base 32
Shortstop 266
Designated Hitter 6

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1986 NYA AL $200,000
1985 CLE AL $190,000
Total Career Earnings $390,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cosumnes River College Sacramento CA 1974, 1975