Mike Laga, baseball player, 1982-1990

Mike Laga

Born: 6/14/1960 in Ridgewood, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-01 | Final Game: 1990-10-03

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael Russell Laga

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Biography

Mike Laga, born in 1960, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1982 to 1990. Primarily known as a position player, Laga played in a total of 188 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He was recognized for his power-hitting ability, finishing his career with 16 home runs and 55 RBIs. Despite a challenging batting average of .199, Laga's contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in clutch situations where he demonstrated an ability to drive in runs. Laga's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player conditioning and offensive strategies. He played for several teams, showcasing his versatility and adaptability in various roles. In addition to his home run power, Laga also recorded 1 stolen base, indicating his willingness to contribute to his team in multiple facets of the game. Although he may not have achieved the same level of notoriety as some of his contemporaries, Laga's presence on the field during the late 1980s left an indelible mark on the teams he played for.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
188 423 39 84 18 0 16 55 1 22 115 0.199 0.241 0.355 0.595 -807.9

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 23.2% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.

Career SLG .355 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.595 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 16.5% 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
1982 DET AL 27 88 6 23 9 0 3 11 1 4 23 0.261 .261 (avg) .324 (-9%) .388 (+20%) .712 (+7%) 57.6
1983 DET AL 12 21 2 4 0 0 0 2 0 1 9 0.190 — — — — 0.0
1984 DET AL 9 11 1 6 0 0 0 1 0 1 2 0.545 — — — — 0.0
1985 DET AL 9 36 3 6 1 0 2 6 0 0 9 0.167 — — — — 0.0
1986 DET AL 15 45 6 9 1 0 3 8 0 5 13 0.200 — — — — -24.3
1986 STL NL 18 46 7 10 4 0 3 8 0 5 18 0.217 — — — — -24.3
1987 STL NL 17 29 4 4 1 0 1 4 0 2 7 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1988 STL NL 41 100 5 13 0 0 1 4 0 2 21 0.130 .254 (-49%) .317 (-54%) .377 (-58%) .695 (-56%) -922.6
1989 SFG NL 17 20 1 4 1 0 1 7 0 1 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1990 SFG NL 23 27 4 5 1 0 2 4 0 1 7 0.185 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 123 79 832 62 4 84

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 DET 1B 19 16 163 4 1 18
1983 DET 1B 5 1 9 1 0 2
1984 DET 1B 4 1 12 1 0 1
1985 DET 1B 4 4 33 5 1 4
1986 DET 1B 12 11 98 7 0 10
1986 SLN 1B 16 11 109 14 0 9
1987 SLN 1B 12 7 66 7 2 10
1988 SLN 1B 37 24 293 17 0 26
1989 SFN 1B 4 1 16 1 0 0
1990 SFN 1B 10 3 33 5 0 4

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 123
Designated Hitter 25

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 SFN NL $155,000
1988 SLN NL $100,000
1986 DET AL $72,500
Total Career Earnings $327,500