Mike Hessman

Born: 3/5/1978 in Fountain Valley, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2003-08-22 | Final Game: 2010-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Michael Steven Hessman

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Biography

Mike Hessman, born in 1978, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 2003 to 2010. He made his Major League Baseball debut with the Detroit Tigers and also played for the New York Mets during his career. Over the course of his time in the big leagues, Hessman participated in 109 games, where he recorded 42 hits, 14 home runs, and 33 RBIs, finishing with a batting average of .188. Although his offensive numbers may not reflect a traditional star player, Hessman was known for his power-hitting ability, particularly in a league that increasingly valued home runs during the late 2000s. Hessman's career spanned a period of transition in baseball, as the game was evolving with an emphasis on power and offensive production. Despite challenges at the plate, he contributed to his teams in various roles, often serving as a utility player and providing depth during his time in the majors. His journey through the sport included stints in the minors where he showcased his power-hitting potential, ultimately earning him a place in the major leagues. After his retirement, Hessman left a legacy as a player who exemplified perseverance in the face of competitive challenges.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
109	223	29	42	8	1	14	33	0	21	79	0.188	0.272	0.422	0.694	-834.2

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.

Career OBP .272 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career SLG .422 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.751 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
2003	ATL	NL	19	21	2	6	2	0	2	3	5	6	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
2004	ATL	NL	29	69	8	9	3	0	2	5	1	24	0.130	.266 (-51%)	.335 (-54%)	.427 (-39%)	.762 (-45%)	-568.1
2007	DET	AL	17	51	7	12	0	0	4	12	5	17	0.235	.268 (-12%)	.335 (-11%)	.422 (+11%)	.758 (+1%)	-1.7
2008	DET	AL	12	27	6	8	1	0	5	7	2	9	0.296	—	—	—	—	0.0
2010	NYN	NL	32	55	6	7	2	1	1	6	8	23	0.127	.257 (-51%)	.325 (-20%)	.402 (-37%)	.728 (-29%)	-264.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	38	29	250	8	4	28
3B	34	17	14	55	3	7
OF	12	2	9	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2003	ATL	1B	4	3	30	1	0	3
2003	ATL	3B	3	0	0	3	0	0
2003	ATL	OF	8	0	4	0	1	0
2004	ATL	1B	16	9	96	4	4	6
2004	ATL	3B	7	2	2	14	2	1
2004	ATL	OF	3	2	4	0	0	0
2007	DET	1B	12	11	74	2	0	15
2007	DET	3B	4	3	1	5	0	0
2007	DET	OF	1	0	1	0	0	0
2008	DET	3B	12	7	7	20	1	3
2010	NYN	1B	6	6	50	1	0	4
2010	NYN	3B	8	5	4	13	0	3