Mike Freeman

Born: 8/4/1987 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-07-17 | Final Game: 2021-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Barrett Freeman

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Biography

Mike Freeman, born in 1987, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball between 2016 and 2021. Known for his versatility as a position player, Freeman played in 193 games over his career, showcasing his ability to contribute both in the field and at the plate. He recorded 80 hits, including 5 home runs and 32 RBIs, finishing his career with a batting average of .225. While not primarily known for his offensive prowess, Freeman's tenacity and defensive skills earned him a place in the hearts of fans and teammates alike. Freeman's career unfolded during a period characterized by both statistical anomalies and evolving playing styles, as the game increasingly emphasized power and offensive production. Despite this, he carved out a niche for himself with his work ethic and adaptability, making appearances with several teams. With 2 stolen bases to his name, he added a layer of speed and unpredictability to his game, complementing his role as a utility player. Although his numbers may not reflect the flashiness of some contemporaries, Freeman's contributions to his teams were significant, demonstrating the importance of reliable role players in the landscape of modern baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	3	0	0	0	0	3.3	5	3	1	0	1	8.10	0

Career ERA 8.10 vs. league average 4.38 across their career seasons — 85.0% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	G	IP	H	ER	SO	ERA	Lg ERA
2017	SEA	AL	1	1.0	3	1	0	9.00	—
2019	CLE	AL	1	2.0	2	2	0	9.00	—
2021	CIN	NL	1	0.3	0	0	1	0.00	—

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
193	356	45	80	14	0	5	32	2	38	118	0.225	0.306	0.306	0.612	-324.2

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.

Career OBP .306 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .306 vs. league average .420 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.612 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 17.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2016	AZ	NL	8	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	5	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	SEA	AL	13	13	1	5	1	0	1	0	0	2	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	SEA	AL	16	30	3	2	0	1	1	0	4	9	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	LAD	NL	4	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2017	CHC	NL	15	25	3	4	2	0	0	0	2	8	0.160	—	—	—	—	0.0
2018	CHC	NL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
2019	CLE	AL	75	177	27	49	8	4	24	1	22	61	0.277	.252 (+10%)	.322 (+12%)	.434 (-10%)	.757 (-1%)	40.7
2020	CLE	AL	24	38	5	9	3	0	3	0	3	11	0.237	—	—	—	—	0.0
2021	CIN	NL	37	59	6	11	0	0	3	1	5	20	0.186	.243 (-24%)	.317 (-18%)	.410 (-55%)	.727 (-38%)	-364.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	13	3	39	6	0	6
2B	51	31	51	92	3	20
3B	34	16	14	37	4	1
OF	16	7	19	0	1	0
P	3	0	0	1	0	0
SS	36	23	24	50	4	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	ARI	OF	2	1	1	0	0	0
2016	SEA	2B	5	2	8	7	0	3
2016	SEA	SS	2	1	2	2	0	0
2017	SEA	1B	3	2	18	4	0	4
2017	SEA	2B	3	2	3	3	1	2
2017	SEA	3B	2	2	1	3	0	0
2017	SEA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2017	LAN	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2017	CHN	2B	3	0	1	0	0	0
2017	CHN	SS	10	4	10	20	2	4
2018	CHN	2B	1	0	2	1	0	1
2019	CLE	2B	33	26	31	75	2	13
2019	CLE	3B	18	10	8	24	3	1
2019	CLE	OF	6	3	10	0	0	0
2019	CLE	P	1	0	0	1	0	0
2019	CLE	SS	9	8	7	12	1	1
2020	CLE	1B	1	0	1	0	0	1
2020	CLE	2B	4	1	4	4	0	1
2020	CLE	3B	6	2	3	6	1	0
2020	CLE	OF	4	3	7	0	1	0
2020	CLE	SS	3	2	0	2	0	0
2021	CIN	1B	9	1	20	2	0	1
2021	CIN	2B	2	0	2	2	0	0
2021	CIN	3B	7	2	2	4	0	0
2021	CIN	OF	4	0	1	0	0	0
2021	CIN	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2021	CIN	SS	12	8	5	14	1	0