Mike Macfarlane

Born: 4/12/1964 in Stockton, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-07-23 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Andrew Macfarlane

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Biography

Mike Macfarlane was a professional baseball player born in 1964, who played the majority of his career as a position player from 1987 to 1999. Over his 12-year career in Major League Baseball, Macfarlane appeared in 1,164 games and established himself as a reliable presence at the plate. He recorded 906 hits, including 129 home runs, and drove in 514 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute offensively in various situations. With a batting average of .252 and a total of 12 stolen bases, Macfarlane demonstrated versatility and speed for a player of his era. Throughout his career, Macfarlane was known for his strong defensive skills as well as his offensive contributions, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. He participated in the game during a time characterized by the emergence of power hitting, and he adapted to the changing dynamics of baseball throughout the late 1980s and 1990s. His longevity in the league and consistent performance earned him respect among peers and fans alike, solidifying his legacy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1164	3602	458	906	221	17	129	514	12	295	700	0.252	0.322	0.430	0.752	1399.0

Career AVG .252 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .430 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — +6.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.752 vs. league average 0.736 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
1987	KCR	AL	8	19	0	4	1	0	0	3	0	2	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0
1988	KCR	AL	70	211	25	56	15	0	4	26	0	21	37	0.265	.254 (+4%)	.317 (+4%)	.377 (+4%)	.695 (+4%)	162.6
1989	KCR	AL	69	157	13	35	6	0	2	19	0	7	27	0.223	.254 (-12%)	.319 (-18%)	.375 (-20%)	.694 (-19%)	-530.7
1990	KCR	AL	124	400	37	102	24	4	6	58	1	25	69	0.255	.257 (-1%)	.324 (-6%)	.385 (-1%)	.710 (-3%)	-366.2
1991	KCR	AL	84	267	34	74	18	2	13	41	1	17	52	0.277	.255 (+8%)	.323 (+2%)	.384 (+31%)	.708 (+18%)	761.6
1992	KCR	AL	129	402	51	94	28	3	17	48	1	30	89	0.234	.255 (-9%)	.322 (-4%)	.377 (+18%)	.699 (+8%)	530.0
1993	KCR	AL	117	388	55	106	27	0	20	67	2	40	83	0.273	.265 (+3%)	.332 (+8%)	.403 (+23%)	.735 (+17%)	1293.5
1994	KCR	AL	92	314	53	80	17	3	14	47	1	35	71	0.255	.269 (-6%)	.338 (+6%)	.424 (+9%)	.763 (+8%)	552.0
1995	BOS	AL	115	364	45	82	18	1	15	51	2	38	78	0.225	.266 (-16%)	.337 (-6%)	.417 (-3%)	.755 (-4%)	-299.8
1996	KCR	AL	112	379	58	104	24	2	19	54	3	31	57	0.274	.269 (+2%)	.340 (avg)	.426 (+17%)	.767 (+9%)	640.1
1997	KCR	AL	82	257	34	61	14	2	8	35	0	24	47	0.237	.266 (-11%)	.336 (-6%)	.419 (-4%)	.756 (-5%)	-257.9
1998	KCR	AL	3	11	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1998	OAK	AL	78	207	28	52	12	0	7	34	1	12	34	0.251	.266 (-6%)	.335 (-10%)	.420 (-2%)	.755 (-6%)	0.0
1999	OAK	AL	81	226	24	55	17	0	4	31	0	13	52	0.243	.271 (-10%)	.344 (-18%)	.433 (-14%)	.778 (-16%)	-809.6

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
3	9	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.333

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1995	ALDS1	BOS	3	9	0	3	0	0	0	1	0	3	0.333

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1058	932	5597	408	49	75

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1987	KCA	C	8	7	29	2	0	0
1988	KCA	C	68	63	309	18	2	3
1989	KCA	C	59	34	249	17	1	4
1990	KCA	C	112	103	660	23	6	9
1991	KCA	C	69	66	391	28	3	4
1992	KCA	C	104	97	527	43	4	7
1993	KCA	C	114	102	647	68	11	11
1994	KCA	C	81	77	498	39	4	9
1995	BOS	C	111	104	618	49	5	8
1996	KCA	C	99	92	511	35	4	2
1997	KCA	C	81	75	439	20	4	3
1998	KCA	C	3	3	13	3	0	1
1998	OAK	C	70	53	355	20	4	6
1999	OAK	C	79	56	351	43	1	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1057
Designated Hitter	47

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1999	OAK	AL	$600,000
1998	KCA	AL	$725,000
1997	KCA	AL	$887,500
1996	KCA	AL	$850,000
1995	BOS	AL	$1,725,000
1994	KCA	AL	$2,600,000
1993	KCA	AL	$1,175,000
1992	KCA	AL	$740,000
1991	KCA	AL	$280,000
1990	KCA	AL	$105,000
1989	KCA	AL	$70,500
1988	KCA	AL	$62,500
Total Career Earnings			$9,820,500