Mike Lieberthal, baseball player, 150 home runs, 1994-2007

Mike Lieberthal

Born: 1/18/1972 in Glendale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1994-06-30 | Final Game: 2007-09-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Scott Lieberthal

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Biography

Mike Lieberthal was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a successful career as a catcher in Major League Baseball from 1994 to 2007. Born in 1972, Lieberthal made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies, where he became a key figure in the team's lineup. Over the course of his 1,212 games, he amassed 1,155 hits, including 150 home runs and 610 RBIs, while maintaining a solid batting average of .274. His offensive contributions, combined with his defensive skills behind the plate, earned him two selections to the All-Star Game, highlighting his standing among the game's elite catchers during his playing era. Lieberthal played during a time when the game was becoming increasingly reliant on power hitting, yet he maintained a balanced approach at the plate, demonstrating both the ability to drive in runs and get on base consistently. Known for his leadership on the field and his strong work ethic, he helped mentor younger players throughout his career. After retiring on September 22, 2007, Lieberthal left a lasting legacy in Philadelphia and remains a respected figure in the annals of baseball history. His career statistics reflect not only his talent but also his commitment to the sport, making him a memorable player of his generation.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1212 4218 534 1155 257 10 150 610 8 335 571 0.274 0.337 0.446 0.783 2477.2

Career AVG .274 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .337 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .446 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.783 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — near 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
1994 PHI NL 24 79 6 21 3 1 1 5 0 3 5 0.266 .269 (-1%) .338 (-11%) .424 (-13%) .763 (-12%) -176.0
1995 PHI NL 16 47 1 12 2 0 0 4 0 5 5 0.255 — — — — -124.9
1996 PHI NL 50 166 21 42 8 0 7 23 0 10 30 0.253 .269 (-6%) .340 (-13%) .426 (avg) .767 (-6%) -234.7
1997 PHI NL 134 455 59 112 27 1 20 77 3 44 76 0.246 .266 (-8%) .336 (-7%) .419 (+5%) .756 (avg) -130.7
1998 PHI NL 86 313 39 80 15 3 8 45 2 17 44 0.256 .266 (-4%) .335 (-9%) .420 (-5%) .755 (-7%) -492.2
1999 PHI NL 145 510 84 153 33 1 31 96 0 44 86 0.300 .271 (+11%) .344 (+5%) .433 (+27%) .778 (+17%) 1798.3
2000 PHI NL 108 389 55 108 30 0 15 71 2 40 53 0.278 .270 (+3%) .344 (+2%) .437 (+8%) .782 (+5%) 398.3
2001 PHI NL 34 121 21 28 8 0 2 11 0 12 21 0.231 .263 (-12%) .332 (-5%) .426 (-19%) .758 (-13%) -242.8
2002 PHI NL 130 476 46 133 29 2 15 52 0 38 58 0.279 .261 (+7%) .331 (+5%) .416 (+6%) .747 (+6%) 629.5
2003 PHI NL 131 508 68 159 30 1 13 81 0 38 59 0.313 .264 (+18%) .332 (+12%) .422 (+7%) .754 (+9%) 1075.4
2004 PHI NL 131 476 58 129 31 1 17 61 1 37 69 0.271 .266 (+2%) .335 (avg) .427 (+5%) .762 (+3%) 233.8
2005 PHI NL 118 392 48 103 25 0 12 47 0 35 35 0.263 .264 (-1%) .330 (+2%) .418 (avg) .749 (+1%) 86.1
2006 PHI NL 67 209 22 57 14 0 9 36 0 8 19 0.273 .269 (+1%) .336 (-6%) .431 (+9%) .768 (+2%) 35.5
2007 LAD NL 38 77 6 18 2 0 0 1 0 4 11 0.234 .268 (-13%) .335 (-16%) .422 (-39%) .758 (-29%) -378.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 1170 1109 7829 490 72 64

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1994 PHI C 22 21 122 4 4 0
1995 PHI C 14 13 95 10 1 1
1996 PHI C 43 41 284 20 3 4
1997 PHI C 129 119 934 73 12 8
1998 PHI C 83 78 607 41 8 5
1999 PHI C 143 138 881 62 3 12
2000 PHI C 106 102 724 40 5 4
2001 PHI C 33 33 243 9 2 3
2002 PHI C 129 126 840 56 6 8
2003 PHI C 131 129 868 44 9 2
2004 PHI C 129 123 859 43 6 7
2005 PHI C 117 113 808 44 6 5
2006 PHI C 60 56 428 33 4 2
2007 LAN C 31 17 136 11 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1170
Designated Hitter 2

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2002 MLB Players Choice Comeback Player
2002 TSN Comeback Player of the Year
1999 Gold Glove C
1999 Player of the Week Week of 1999-05-22

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 LAN NL $1,150,000
2006 PHI NL $7,500,000
2005 PHI NL $7,500,000
2004 PHI NL $7,500,000
2003 PHI NL $7,250,000
2002 PHI NL $7,333,333
2001 PHI NL $6,333,333
2000 PHI NL $4,833,333
1999 PHI NL $2,250,000
1998 PHI NL $1,200,000
1997 PHI NL $215,000
1996 PHI NL $125,000
1995 PHI NL $109,000
1994 PHI NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $53,407,999