Mike Macha, baseball player, 1979-1980

Mike Macha

Born: 2/17/1954 in Victoria, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-04-20 | Final Game: 1980-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael William Macha

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Biography

Mike Macha was a professional baseball player born in 1954, whose career spanned from 1979 to 1980. Primarily serving as a position player, Macha made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 11 games. During his time in the league, he recorded 2 hits, contributing 1 run batted in, and finished with a batting average of 0.095. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, Macha's stint in the majors reflects the challenges faced by many players during the competitive landscape of the late 1970s and early 1980s. Macha's career, though short-lived, showcased the determination and dedication required to reach the highest level of professional baseball. His experience in the big leagues was part of an era that was transitioning towards more specialized roles and increased athleticism, setting the stage for future generations of players. While his playing statistics may not tell a story of overwhelming success, Macha's journey in baseball is a testament to the perseverance of athletes striving to make their mark in a demanding sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
11 21 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 6 0.095 0.136 0.095 0.232 0.0

Career AVG .095 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 64.1% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career SLG .095 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 75.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.232 vs. league average 0.721 across their career seasons — 67.9% 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
1979 ATL NL 6 13 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 5 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1980 TOR AL 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 5 5 4 13 5 1
C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 ATL 3B 3 3 2 8 3 0
1980 TOR 3B 2 2 2 5 2 1
1980 TOR C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
Third Base 5

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Rice University Houston TX 1974, 1975