Mike Gates, baseball player, 1981-1982

Mike Gates

Born: 9/20/1956 in Culver City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-05-06 | Final Game: 1982-07-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Grant Gates

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Biography

Mike Gates, born in 1956, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s. His career spanned from 1981 to 1982, during which he played as a position player for a total of 37 games. Gates was known for his tenacity and determination on the field, contributing to his teams primarily through his batting and defensive skills. During his brief but notable career, Gates recorded 29 hits and garnered 9 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .236. Although he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, his presence in the lineup was felt, particularly in crucial situations where he could drive in runs. Gates played during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving with the introduction of more power hitters and a focus on speed. Despite the competitive landscape, Gates carved out a place for himself, showcasing the grit and hustle that defined many players of his era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
37 123 17 29 2 4 0 9 0 9 20 0.236 0.284 0.317 0.601 -406.9

Career AVG .236 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career SLG .317 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.601 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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
1981 WSN NL 1 2 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1982 WSN NL 36 121 16 28 2 3 0 8 0 9 19 0.231 .261 (-11%) .324 (-13%) .388 (-23%) .712 (-19%) -406.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 37 30 53 92 0 18

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 MON 2B 1 0 0 1 0 0
1982 MON 2B 36 30 53 91 0 18

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 37

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Los Angeles Pierce College Woodland Hills CA 1976, 1977
Pepperdine University Malibu CA 1978, 1979