Mike Griffin

Born: 3/20/1865 in Utica, NY, USA

Died: 4/10/1908 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1887-04-16 | Final Game: 1898-10-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Griffin

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Biography

Mike Griffin was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century, an era characterized by the transition from the deadball style to a more offensive approach. Born in 1865, Griffin's career spanned from 1887 to 1898, during which he played a total of 1,513 games. His offensive prowess was evident throughout his tenure, as he amassed 1,755 hits and maintained a commendable batting average of .296. Known for his speed on the bases, Griffin recorded 473 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to not only reach base but also to capitalize on opportunities to advance. Griffin’s power at the plate was also notable, with 42 home runs and 720 RBIs to his name. His combination of hitting ability and speed made him a versatile player, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. As one of the standout players of his time, Griffin's achievements reflected the evolving nature of baseball in the late 1800s, a period that laid the groundwork for the modern game. His contributions helped shape the role of the position player, leaving a lasting impact on the sport's history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1513	5923	1406	1755	314	108	42	720	473	809	284	0.296	0.388	0.407	0.795	17026.8

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.

Career OBP .388 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career SLG .407 vs. league average .364 across their career seasons — +11.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.795 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — +13.2% above 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
1887	BL2	AA	136	532	142	160	32	13	3	94	94	55	17	0.301	.270 (+11%)	.331 (+13%)	.373 (+14%)	.705 (+14%)	1535.2
1888	BL2	AA	137	542	103	139	21	11	0	46	46	55	34	0.256	.238 (+7%)	.290 (+14%)	.319 (+5%)	.610 (+9%)	1033.8
1889	BL2	AA	137	531	152	148	21	14	4	48	39	91	29	0.279	.263 (+6%)	.334 (+16%)	.357 (+10%)	.691 (+13%)	1625.5
1890	PHP	PL	115	489	127	140	29	6	6	54	30	64	19	0.286	.260 (+10%)	.336 (+12%)	.351 (+16%)	.687 (+14%)	1401.3
1891	BRO	NL	134	521	106	139	36	9	3	65	65	57	31	0.267	.254 (+5%)	.331 (+3%)	.343 (+13%)	.675 (+8%)	676.5
1892	BRO	NL	129	452	103	125	17	11	3	66	49	68	36	0.277	.244 (+13%)	.316 (+19%)	.327 (+17%)	.644 (+18%)	1662.5
1893	BRO	NL	95	362	85	103	21	7	6	59	30	59	23	0.285	.279 (+2%)	.356 (+11%)	.379 (+14%)	.735 (+12%)	1010.6
1894	BRO	NL	108	406	123	145	29	4	5	76	39	78	14	0.357	.309 (+15%)	.379 (+23%)	.435 (+11%)	.814 (+17%)	1858.1
1895	BRO	NL	132	524	140	174	38	7	4	65	27	93	30	0.332	.296 (+12%)	.361 (+22%)	.399 (+14%)	.761 (+18%)	2422.9
1896	BRO	NL	122	493	101	152	27	9	4	51	23	48	25	0.308	.290 (+6%)	.354 (+7%)	.387 (+9%)	.741 (+8%)	897.6
1897	BRO	NL	134	534	136	169	25	11	2	56	16	81	13	0.316	.291 (+8%)	.354 (+17%)	.387 (+7%)	.741 (+12%)	1705.0
1898	BRO	NL	134	537	88	161	18	6	2	40	15	60	13	0.300	.270 (+11%)	.333 (+13%)	.347 (+6%)	.680 (+9%)	1197.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
2B	7	16	12	5	0
OF	1480	3543	243	174	75
SS	28	39	83	27	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1887	BL2	OF	136	256	13	22	1
1888	BL2	OF	137	274	27	20	6
1889	BL2	2B	5	14	6	4	0
1889	BL2	OF	109	246	17	26	5
1889	BL2	SS	25	38	68	22	7
1890	PHP	OF	115	278	33	15	10
1891	BRO	OF	134	353	31	16	7
1892	BRO	OF	127	267	25	4	7
1892	BRO	SS	2	1	9	3	1
1893	BRO	2B	2	2	6	1	0
1893	BRO	OF	93	232	19	9	8
1894	BRO	OF	107	297	14	11	5
1895	BRO	OF	132	357	23	12	12
1895	BRO	SS	1	0	6	2	0
1896	BRO	OF	122	316	8	13	1
1897	BRO	OF	134	353	13	17	6
1898	BRO	OF	134	314	20	9	7