Mike Hershberger

Born: 10/9/1939 in Massillon, OH, USA

Died: 7/1/2012 in Massillon, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-05 | Final Game: 1971-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Norman Michael Hershberger

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Biography

Mike Hershberger was a versatile position player who enjoyed a decade-long career in Major League Baseball from 1961 to 1971. Born in 1939, he made his debut during a transformative period in baseball marked by the decline of the deadball era and the emergence of a new generation of players. Over the course of his career, Hershberger appeared in 1,150 games, where he showcased his skills as a reliable hitter and an agile base runner. Hershberger tallied 900 hits and recorded a batting average of .252, contributing significantly to his teams' offensive efforts. He hit 26 home runs and drove in 344 runs, demonstrating his ability to produce in crucial situations. His speed on the bases was notable, as he successfully stole 74 bases throughout his career. Hershberger's contributions were particularly valuable in an era characterized by strategic play and the growing importance of versatility in player roles. His legacy remains a testament to the evolution of the game during the 1960s and early 1970s, as he adeptly adapted to the shifting dynamics of baseball during his time on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1150	3572	398	900	150	22	26	344	74	319	311	0.252	0.316	0.328	0.645	-3438.4

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .328 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.645 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 6.4% 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
1961	CHW	AL	15	55	9	17	3	0	0	5	1	2	2	0.309	.258 (+20%)	.328 (+2%)	.399 (-9%)	.727 (-4%)	-38.8
1962	CHW	AL	148	427	54	112	14	2	4	46	10	37	36	0.262	.257 (+2%)	.326 (-1%)	.393 (-15%)	.719 (-9%)	-676.4
1963	CHW	AL	135	476	64	133	26	2	3	45	9	39	39	0.279	.246 (+13%)	.308 (+9%)	.371 (-3%)	.680 (+3%)	324.3
1964	CHW	AL	141	452	55	104	15	3	2	31	8	48	47	0.230	.250 (-8%)	.312 (-1%)	.377 (-23%)	.690 (-13%)	-1015.5
1965	KC1	AL	150	494	43	114	15	5	5	48	7	37	42	0.231	.245 (-6%)	.310 (-7%)	.371 (-16%)	.682 (-12%)	-1130.5
1966	KC1	AL	146	538	55	136	27	7	2	57	13	47	37	0.253	.248 (+2%)	.309 (+1%)	.376 (-10%)	.685 (-5%)	-510.1
1967	KC1	AL	142	480	55	122	25	1	1	49	10	38	40	0.254	.242 (+5%)	.306 (+2%)	.357 (-11%)	.663 (-5%)	-402.5
1968	OAK	AL	99	246	23	67	9	2	5	32	8	21	22	0.272	.236 (+15%)	.298 (+10%)	.340 (+14%)	.638 (+12%)	461.3
1969	OAK	AL	51	129	11	26	2	0	1	10	1	10	15	0.202	.248 (-19%)	.320 (-19%)	.369 (-35%)	.689 (-28%)	-582.6
1970	ATL	AL	49	98	7	23	5	0	1	6	1	10	8	0.235	.253 (-8%)	.325 (-6%)	.385 (-18%)	.711 (-13%)	-199.8
1971	CHW	AL	74	177	22	46	9	0	2	15	6	30	23	0.260	.249 (+4%)	.316 (+19%)	.365 (-6%)	.682 (+6%)	332.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1037	882	1763	84	38	17

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1961	CHA	OF	13	13	29	2	0	0
1962	CHA	OF	135	106	236	7	4	0
1963	CHA	OF	119	107	230	13	6	3
1964	CHA	OF	134	107	231	10	4	2
1965	KC1	OF	144	131	238	14	3	7
1966	KC1	OF	143	139	285	14	7	3
1967	KC1	OF	130	122	206	17	4	2
1968	OAK	OF	90	61	128	5	3	0
1969	OAK	OF	35	32	50	0	1	0
1970	ML4	OF	35	21	34	1	2	0
1971	CHA	OF	59	43	96	1	4	0