Mike Fuentes, baseball player, 1983-1984

Mike Fuentes

Born: 6/11/1958 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-09-02 | Final Game: 1984-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Jay Fuentes

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Biography

Mike Fuentes, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1984. Primarily serving as a position player, Fuentes played a total of 9 games at the major league level. During his time in the big leagues, he recorded 2 hits, achieving a batting average of .25. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions on the field were part of the larger narrative of the game during the early 1980s, a time when teams were beginning to place a greater emphasis on speed and versatility. Fuentes' career, while short-lived, reflected the challenges faced by players seeking to establish themselves in a highly competitive environment. His experience in the majors came during a transitional period in baseball, as teams began to integrate more advanced scouting techniques and analytics into player development. Despite limited opportunities, Fuentes’ journey through the ranks of professional baseball is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the major leagues, even for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
9 8 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.250 0.333 0.250 0.583 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 35.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 17.9% 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 WSN NL 6 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1984 WSN NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 MON OF 1 1 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Florida State University Tallahassee FL 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981