Mike Handiboe

Born: 7/21/1887 in Washington, DC, USA

Died: 1/31/1953 in Savannah, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-09-08 | Final Game: 1911-09-19

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

Full name: Aloysius James Handiboe

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Biography

Mike Handiboe was a professional baseball player born in 1887 who had a brief stint in Major League Baseball during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 8 to September 19 in 1911, a time when the game was evolving with the advent of more dynamic playing styles and strategies. Primarily serving as a position player, Handiboe appeared in five games but faced challenges at the plate, finishing his career with one hit and a batting average of .067. Despite his limited time in the majors, Handiboe’s participation in the sport during this period reflects the competitive nature of baseball as it transitioned from the deadball era towards a more modern game. Although he did not record any home runs or RBIs during his brief career, Handiboe's presence in the major leagues is a testament to the depth of talent and the diverse range of players who sought to make their mark in baseball. His career, albeit short-lived, is a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, often overshadowed by more prominent figures of the era. Handiboe's story is emblematic of the countless players whose aspirations and journeys were shaped by the game, even if their statistical contributions were modest.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.067	0.176	0.067	0.243	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 75.0% below league average.

Career OBP .176 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 47.5% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .357 across their career seasons — 81.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.243 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 64.9% 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
1911	NYY	AL	5	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.067	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	4	0	7	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1911	NYA	OF	4	0	7	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Right Field	2