Mike Fontenot

Born: 6/9/1980 in Slidell, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-04-13 | Final Game: 2012-07-29

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Eugene Fontenot

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Biography

Mike Fontenot was a professional baseball infielder whose career spanned from 2005 to 2012. Born in 1980, Fontenot made his Major League Baseball debut with the Chicago Cubs and became known for his versatility and solid hitting ability. Over the course of his career, he played in 582 games and recorded 374 hits, 27 home runs, and 163 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .265. His ability to perform in clutch situations made him a reliable option off the bench and in starting roles for various teams, including the Cubs and the San Francisco Giants. Fontenot's playing style was characterized by his quick reflexes and adaptability on the field, allowing him to contribute both defensively and offensively. As a member of the Cubs, he was part of a team that aimed for postseason success during the mid-2000s, contributing to the club's resurgence after years of struggle. With 17 stolen bases in his career, Fontenot also showcased his speed and base-running intelligence, further enhancing his value as a player during an era that emphasized both power and speed. After his retirement on July 29, 2012, Fontenot left a legacy as a dependable utility player who embodied the hard-working spirit of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
582	1413	175	374	86	13	27	163	17	140	289	0.265	0.332	0.401	0.734	-324.8

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .332 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .401 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.734 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — near 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
2005	CHC	NL	7	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2007	CHC	NL	86	234	32	65	12	4	3	29	5	22	43	0.278	.268 (+4%)	.335 (avg)	.422 (-5%)	.758 (-3%)	-150.5
2008	CHC	NL	119	243	42	74	22	1	9	40	2	34	51	0.305	.263 (+15%)	.333 (+19%)	.416 (+24%)	.749 (+21%)	1111.7
2009	CHC	NL	135	377	38	89	22	2	9	43	4	35	83	0.236	.262 (-10%)	.332 (-10%)	.417 (-10%)	.750 (-10%)	-831.0
2010	CHC	NL	75	169	14	48	11	3	1	20	1	10	28	0.284	.257 (+10%)	.325 (+2%)	.402 (avg)	.728 (+1%)	-7.7
2010	SFG	NL	28	71	10	20	2	0	0	5	0	5	13	0.282	.257 (+9%)	.325 (+1%)	.402 (-23%)	.728 (-12%)	-7.7
2011	SFG	NL	85	220	22	50	15	3	4	21	5	25	48	0.227	.255 (-11%)	.320 (-5%)	.399 (-5%)	.719 (-5%)	-259.1
2012	PHI	NL	47	97	13	28	2	0	1	5	0	7	23	0.289	.254 (+13%)	.318 (+7%)	.405 (-16%)	.724 (-6%)	-59.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
13	22	1	5	0	1	0	0	1	5	0.227

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	3B	BB	SO	AVG
2010	NLCS	SFN	4	8	0	2	0	1	2	0.250
2010	NLDS2	SFN	3	6	1	1	1	0	2	0.167
2010	WS	SFN	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000
2008	NLDS1	CHN	3	6	0	2	0	0	0	0.333
2007	NLDS1	CHN	2	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	303	229	470	593	22	129
3B	89	57	35	123	8	13
SS	50	43	51	100	7	20

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2007	CHN	2B	62	50	112	128	6	33
2007	CHN	SS	3	3	2	0	2	0
2008	CHN	2B	82	49	101	143	1	27
2008	CHN	SS	1	0	0	0	0	0
2009	CHN	2B	70	63	112	149	3	36
2009	CHN	3B	50	37	26	77	4	7
2010	CHN	2B	33	29	62	64	4	16
2010	CHN	3B	13	7	3	17	2	1
2010	CHN	SS	4	4	7	9	0	2
2010	SFN	2B	16	9	23	32	2	5
2010	SFN	3B	6	3	1	5	0	1
2010	SFN	SS	5	3	4	7	1	0
2011	SFN	2B	23	16	32	47	3	7
2011	SFN	3B	8	1	0	6	0	1
2011	SFN	SS	37	33	38	84	4	18
2012	PHI	2B	17	13	28	30	3	5
2012	PHI	3B	12	9	5	18	2	3