Mike Hargrove, baseball player, 1974-1985

Mike Hargrove

Born: 10/26/1949 in Perryton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-04-07 | Final Game: 1985-10-06

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Dudley Michael Hargrove

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Biography

Mike Hargrove, born in 1949, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1974 to 1985. Known for his patient approach at the plate, Hargrove became a key figure during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by shifting offensive strategies and the increasing importance of on-base percentage. Over the course of 1,666 games, he amassed 1,614 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .290. His offensive prowess included 80 home runs and 686 RBIs, along with 24 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility and ability to contribute in various facets of the game. Hargrove's accolades included being named the Rookie of the Year and TSN Rookie Player of the Year, solidifying his reputation as a talented newcomer to the league. Additionally, he earned an All-Star selection during his career, reflecting his status among the game's elite at the time. Renowned for his unique batting stance and meticulous approach, Hargrove left a lasting impact on the sport, influencing future generations of players with his disciplined hitting style and strategic mindset. His contributions to the game continue to be remembered as part of baseball's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1666 5564 783 1614 266 28 80 686 24 965 550 0.290 0.396 0.391 0.787 16874.4

Career AVG .290 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +11.6% above league average.

Career OBP .396 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +21.9% above league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.787 vs. league average 0.708 across their career seasons — +11.1% 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
1974 TEX AL 131 415 57 134 18 6 4 66 0 49 42 0.323 .256 (+26%) .324 (+22%) .369 (+15%) .693 (+18%) 1565.3
1975 TEX AL 145 519 82 157 22 2 11 62 4 79 66 0.303 .257 (+17%) .327 (+21%) .374 (+11%) .701 (+16%) 1917.3
1976 TEX AL 151 541 80 155 30 1 7 58 2 97 64 0.287 .255 (+12%) .320 (+24%) .360 (+7%) .681 (+15%) 2053.1
1977 TEX AL 153 525 98 160 28 4 18 69 2 103 59 0.305 .264 (+15%) .329 (+28%) .401 (+19%) .730 (+23%) 2963.8
1978 TEX AL 146 494 63 124 24 1 7 40 2 107 47 0.251 .257 (-3%) .323 (+20%) .378 (-9%) .702 (+5%) 1029.5
1979 SDP NL 52 125 15 24 5 0 0 8 0 25 15 0.192 .265 (-28%) .329 (-2%) .397 (-42%) .727 (-23%) -432.9
1979 CLE AL 100 338 60 110 21 4 10 56 2 63 40 0.325 .265 (+23%) .329 (+31%) .397 (+26%) .727 (+28%) -432.9
1980 CLE AL 160 589 86 179 22 2 11 85 4 111 36 0.304 .264 (+15%) .326 (+27%) .387 (+4%) .714 (+15%) 2438.3
1981 CLE AL 94 322 43 102 21 0 2 49 5 60 16 0.317 .255 (+24%) .320 (+32%) .368 (+9%) .688 (+20%) 1479.9
1982 CLE AL 160 591 67 160 26 1 4 65 2 101 58 0.271 .261 (+4%) .324 (+16%) .388 (-13%) .712 (avg) 550.2
1983 CLE AL 134 469 57 134 21 4 3 57 0 78 40 0.286 .260 (+10%) .324 (+19%) .389 (-6%) .714 (+6%) 887.8
1984 CLE AL 133 352 44 94 14 2 2 44 0 53 38 0.267 .259 (+3%) .322 (+12%) .384 (-13%) .707 (-2%) 109.9
1985 CLE AL 107 284 31 81 14 1 1 27 1 39 29 0.285 .257 (+11%) .323 (+15%) .390 (-10%) .714 (+1%) 219.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1378 1263 11274 1022 115 1043
OF 167 156 329 5 8 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 TEX 1B 91 72 631 72 9 57
1974 TEX OF 6 3 7 0 0 0
1975 TEX 1B 48 31 326 43 6 24
1975 TEX OF 96 92 187 2 7 0
1976 TEX 1B 141 140 1222 110 21 103
1977 TEX 1B 152 144 1393 100 11 134
1978 TEX 1B 140 139 1221 116 17 90
1979 SDN 1B 37 33 323 17 5 24
1979 CLE 1B 28 25 221 13 1 23
1979 CLE OF 65 61 135 3 1 0
1980 CLE 1B 160 159 1391 88 10 128
1981 CLE 1B 88 87 766 76 9 67
1982 CLE 1B 153 153 1293 123 5 110
1983 CLE 1B 131 125 1098 115 7 131
1984 CLE 1B 124 85 790 83 8 86
1985 CLE 1B 85 70 599 66 6 66

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1378
Left Field 167
Designated Hitter 72

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1974 Rookie of the Year
1974 TSN Rookie Player of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1985 CLE AL $458,333
Total Career Earnings $458,333

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Alva OK 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1981 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 4.0 392 0
1979 Most Valuable Player AL 26th 1.0 392 0
1974 Rookie of the Year AL 1st 16.0 24 16