Mike Guerra

Born: 10/11/1912 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba

Died: 10/9/1992 in Miami Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1937-09-19 | Final Game: 1951-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Fermin Guerra

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Biography

Mike Guerra was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues from 1937 to 1951. Born in 1912, Guerra made his debut during an era marked by the tail end of the Great Depression and the beginnings of World War II, periods that significantly influenced the game and its players. Over his 14-year career, he appeared in 565 games primarily as a position player, showcasing a solid, if not spectacular, offensive performance with a career batting average of .242. He recorded 382 hits, including 9 home runs and 168 runs batted in, while also contributing 25 stolen bases to his teams. Guerra's playing style was characterized by his versatility and tenacity on the field. He was known for his ability to adapt and contribute in various positions, which was particularly valuable during the challenging years of the early 20th century when player rosters were often affected by wartime enlistments. Despite facing stiff competition and the evolving dynamics of the game, Guerra's contributions remained significant, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for through his dedication and effort. His career spanned a transformative era in baseball, bridging the gap between the traditional game and the modern era that would follow.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
565	1581	168	382	42	14	9	168	25	131	123	0.242	0.300	0.303	0.603	-4270.1

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .303 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 19.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.603 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 15.4% 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
1937	WSN	AL	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1944	WSN	AL	75	210	29	59	7	2	1	29	8	13	14	0.281	.261 (+7%)	.325 (-1%)	.357 (-3%)	.683 (-2%)	-88.8
1945	WSN	AL	56	138	11	29	1	1	1	15	4	10	12	0.210	.260 (-19%)	.328 (-18%)	.354 (-29%)	.683 (-24%)	-546.3
1946	WSN	AL	41	83	3	21	2	1	0	4	1	5	6	0.253	.256 (-1%)	.328 (-10%)	.358 (-16%)	.687 (-13%)	-191.0
1947	PHA	AL	72	209	20	45	2	2	0	18	1	10	15	0.215	.262 (-18%)	.336 (-25%)	.376 (-35%)	.712 (-31%)	-1170.7
1948	PHA	AL	53	142	18	30	4	2	1	23	2	18	13	0.211	.263 (-20%)	.340 (-12%)	.379 (-24%)	.719 (-18%)	-448.3
1949	PHA	AL	98	298	41	79	14	1	3	31	3	37	26	0.265	.262 (+1%)	.343 (+1%)	.384 (-9%)	.727 (-4%)	-215.9
1950	PHA	AL	87	252	25	71	10	4	2	26	1	16	12	0.282	.265 (+6%)	.346 (-6%)	.401 (-6%)	.747 (-6%)	-358.9
1951	BOS	AL	10	32	1	5	0	0	0	2	1	6	5	0.156	—	—	—	—	0.0
1951	WSN	AL	72	214	20	43	2	1	1	20	4	16	18	0.201	.260 (-23%)	.336 (-24%)	.385 (-39%)	.721 (-32%)	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	482	0	1637	242	48	33
OF	1	0	0	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1937	WS1	C	1	3	0	1	0
1944	WS1	C	58	211	32	10	8
1944	WS1	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1945	WS1	C	38	163	28	2	3
1946	WS1	C	27	75	16	6	4
1947	PHA	C	62	203	36	9	5
1948	PHA	C	47	163	20	5	1
1949	PHA	C	95	328	48	7	3
1950	PHA	C	78	253	33	3	8
1951	BOS	C	10	46	4	0	1
1951	WS1	C	66	192	25	5	0