Mike Hart, baseball player, 1984-1987

Mike Hart

Born: 2/17/1958 in Milwaukee, WI, USA

MLB Debut: 1984-05-08 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Lawrence Hart

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Biography

Mike Hart, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987. Primarily serving as a position player, Hart played a total of 47 games during his brief career. He was noted for his power potential, hitting 4 home runs and driving in 17 runs, though he finished with a batting average of .162. His playing style reflected the transitional nature of the mid-1980s, an era characterized by a shift towards more power-focused offensive strategies in the game. Despite a limited number of appearances, Hart's contributions included 17 hits and a single stolen base, showcasing a blend of power and speed that teams sought during this competitive period. While his career was not extensive, Hart's journey through MLB serves as a testament to the challenges and opportunities faced by players in a league that was beginning to embrace a more dynamic style of play. His experiences highlight the resilience required to navigate the complexities of a professional sports career during a transformative time in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
47 105 7 17 2 0 4 17 1 7 21 0.162 0.211 0.295 0.506 -363.0

Career AVG .162 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.

Career SLG .295 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.506 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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
1984 MIN AL 13 29 0 5 0 0 0 5 0 1 2 0.172 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 34 76 7 12 2 0 4 12 1 6 19 0.158 .262 (-40%) .331 (-35%) .415 (-18%) .746 (-25%) -363.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 43 31 98 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1984 MIN OF 11 7 24 1 0 0
1987 BAL OF 32 24 74 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 12
Center Field 28
Right Field 4

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 BAL AL $62,500
Total Career Earnings $62,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Wisconsin at Madison Madison WI 1977, 1978, 1979