Mike Howard, baseball player, 1981-1983

Mike Howard

Born: 4/2/1958 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1981-09-12 | Final Game: 1983-04-05

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Frederic Howard

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Biography

Mike Howard, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1981 until 1983. Over the course of his brief career, Howard participated in 48 games, achieving 12 hits and recording a batting average of .182. He demonstrated a modest power presence with 1 home run and contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Additionally, Howard showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases. Howard's time in the major leagues coincided with an era of transition in baseball, marked by the gradual shift away from the deadball era towards a more power-oriented game. Although his career statistics may not reflect the impact he had on the field, Howard's resilience and determination to compete at the highest level remain a testament to his passion for the sport. After his playing days ended on April 5, 1983, he left behind a legacy as a player who experienced the challenge of making it in a competitive environment, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
48 66 9 12 1 0 1 7 4 10 14 0.182 0.291 0.242 0.534 0.0

Career AVG .182 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.

Career SLG .242 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.534 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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
1981 NYN NL 14 24 4 4 1 0 0 3 2 4 6 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1982 NYN NL 33 39 5 7 0 0 1 3 2 6 7 0.179 — — — — 0.0
1983 NYN NL 1 3 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 3 0 5 4 0 1
OF 37 14 45 4 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1981 NYN OF 14 6 18 2 1 0
1982 NYN 2B 3 0 5 4 0 1
1982 NYN OF 22 7 27 2 0 0
1983 NYN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 3
Left Field 15
Center Field 8
Right Field 16