Mike Hubbard, baseball player, 1995-2001

Mike Hubbard

Born: 2/16/1971 in Lynchburg, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-07-13 | Final Game: 2001-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Wayne Hubbard

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Biography

Mike Hubbard, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 until his final game on June 13, 2001. Over the course of his career, Hubbard appeared in 104 games, where he showcased his skills as a versatile player. Although he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .167, he contributed to his teams with 32 hits and recorded 4 home runs along with 11 RBIs. Hubbard's career unfolded during a period of significant transition in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite not being a standout offensive player, his perseverance and commitment to the game reflected the attributes that many players of his era embodied. While he did not accumulate stolen bases, his role on the roster exemplified the importance of depth and support in a team's lineup, contributing to the collective effort of his teams during his tenure in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
104 192 11 32 2 0 4 11 0 4 60 0.167 0.187 0.240 0.426 -892.6

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.

Career OBP .187 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.426 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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
1995 CHC NL 15 23 2 4 0 0 0 1 0 2 2 0.174 — — — — 0.0
1996 CHC NL 21 38 1 4 0 0 1 4 0 0 15 0.105 — — — — 0.0
1997 CHC NL 29 64 4 13 0 0 1 2 0 2 21 0.203 .266 (-24%) .336 (-33%) .419 (-40%) .756 (-37%) -408.8
1998 WSN NL 32 55 3 8 1 0 1 3 0 0 17 0.145 .266 (-45%) .335 (-52%) .420 (-48%) .755 (-50%) -483.8
2000 ATL NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 TEX AL 5 11 1 3 1 0 1 1 0 0 4 0.273 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
C 73 42 307 17 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 CHN C 9 6 33 0 1 0
1996 CHN C 14 6 53 3 0 1
1997 CHN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1997 CHN C 20 15 120 8 1 0
1998 MON 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1998 MON C 24 11 83 4 0 1
2000 ATL C 1 0 3 0 0 0
2001 TEX C 5 4 15 2 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 73
Second Base 1
Third Base 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 MON NL $174,000
1997 CHN NL $153,000
1996 CHN NL $112,000
1995 CHN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $548,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
James Madison University Harrisonburg VA 1990, 1991, 1992