Mike Fitzgerald

Born: 7/13/1960 in Long Beach, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-13 | Final Game: 1992-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Roy Fitzgerald

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Biography

Mike Fitzgerald, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1992. Over the course of his career, Fitzgerald played in 848 games, accumulating 545 hits and 48 home runs, while driving in 293 runs. His batting average stood at .235, and he showcased his speed on the bases with 31 stolen bases. Fitzgerald's tenure in the league unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of the game. Fitzgerald was known for his versatility as a position player, contributing both offensively and defensively to his teams. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his era, his consistent presence on the field and ability to perform in various roles made him a valuable asset to his clubs. As baseball transitioned into the modern era, Fitzgerald's career reflected the competitive spirit and dedication that defined the sport during the late 20th century.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
848	2316	220	545	95	9	48	293	31	292	432	0.235	0.321	0.346	0.667	-2205.5

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 8.7% below league average.

Career OBP .321 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .346 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 10.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 6.2% 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
1983	NYN	NL	8	20	1	2	0	0	1	2	0	3	6	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	NYN	NL	112	360	20	87	15	1	2	33	1	24	71	0.242	.259 (-7%)	.322 (-11%)	.384 (-21%)	.707 (-16%)	-1112.0
1985	WSN	NL	108	295	25	61	7	1	5	34	5	38	55	0.207	.257 (-20%)	.323 (-8%)	.390 (-26%)	.714 (-18%)	-954.9
1986	WSN	NL	73	209	20	59	13	1	6	37	3	27	34	0.282	.257 (+10%)	.325 (+12%)	.395 (+11%)	.720 (+12%)	470.5
1987	WSN	NL	107	287	32	69	11	0	3	36	3	42	54	0.240	.262 (-9%)	.331 (+2%)	.415 (-25%)	.746 (-13%)	-592.7
1988	WSN	NL	63	155	17	42	6	1	5	23	2	19	22	0.271	.254 (+7%)	.317 (+9%)	.377 (+11%)	.695 (+10%)	286.3
1989	WSN	NL	100	290	33	69	18	2	7	42	3	35	61	0.238	.254 (-6%)	.319 (+1%)	.375 (+3%)	.694 (+2%)	118.3
1990	WSN	NL	111	313	36	76	18	1	9	41	8	60	60	0.243	.257 (-6%)	.324 (+12%)	.385 (+2%)	.710 (+7%)	592.0
1991	WSN	NL	71	198	17	40	5	2	4	28	4	22	35	0.202	.255 (-21%)	.323 (-14%)	.384 (-20%)	.708 (-17%)	-622.8
1992	LAA	AL	95	189	19	40	2	0	6	17	2	22	34	0.212	.255 (-17%)	.322 (-9%)	.377 (-16%)	.699 (-13%)	-390.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	6	3	17	3	0	1
2B	2	0	0	0	0	0
3B	11	3	0	8	0	0
C	748	633	4184	304	54	44
OF	30	20	30	3	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	NYN	C	8	7	37	8	2	0
1984	NYN	C	107	101	715	47	4	6
1985	MON	C	108	93	542	46	8	7
1986	MON	C	71	60	415	35	3	5
1987	MON	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1987	MON	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1987	MON	C	104	87	602	27	12	2
1988	MON	C	47	37	258	21	6	2
1988	MON	OF	4	3	4	0	0	0
1989	MON	3B	8	3	0	7	0	0
1989	MON	C	77	67	459	35	8	5
1989	MON	OF	6	3	6	2	0	0
1990	MON	C	98	84	560	41	6	10
1990	MON	OF	6	5	5	1	0	0
1991	MON	1B	3	3	15	3	0	1
1991	MON	C	54	47	306	24	2	3
1991	MON	OF	3	2	10	0	0	0
1992	CAL	1B	2	0	1	0	0	0
1992	CAL	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1992	CAL	3B	3	0	0	1	0	0
1992	CAL	C	74	50	290	20	3	4
1992	CAL	OF	11	7	5	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	748
First Base	6
Second Base	2
Third Base	11
Left Field	15
Right Field	15
Designated Hitter	1

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1992	CAL	AL	$350,000
1991	MON	NL	$700,000
1990	MON	NL	$525,000
1989	MON	NL	$335,000
1988	MON	NL	$335,000
1987	MON	NL	$210,000
1986	MON	NL	$147,000
Total Career Earnings			$2,602,000