Mike Hart, baseball player, 1980-1980

Mike Hart

Born: 12/20/1951 in Kalamazoo, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-06-12 | Final Game: 1980-06-22

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: James Michael Hart

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Biography

Mike Hart was a professional baseball player born in 1951, who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1980 season. Hart played as a position player, participating in five games from June 12 to June 22, 1980. Throughout his short stint in the majors, he recorded one hit in four at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his presence on the field contributed to the rich tapestry of the game during the era. Despite his limited playing time, Hart's journey to the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many aspiring athletes in the late 20th century. The 1980s were a time of transition in baseball, with teams increasingly focused on player development and the emergence of new strategies. Although Hart's major league career was brief, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who pursued their dreams of playing at the highest level. His time in the big leagues may have been fleeting, but it underscored the competitive spirit and determination that defines the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 0.400 0.250 0.650 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 5.5% below league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 35.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1980 TEX AL 5 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 1 1 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 TEX OF 2 1 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 2
Designated Hitter 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Kalamazoo Valley Community College Kalamazoo MI 1972