Mitch Maier

Born: 6/30/1982 in Petoskey, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-09-23 | Final Game: 2012-06-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Mitchell William Maier

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Biography

Mitch Maier was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2012. Born in 1982, he made his mark primarily as an outfielder during a period characterized by strong offensive performances and evolving playing styles. Over the course of his career, Maier appeared in 360 games, accumulating 242 hits with a batting average of .248. His offensive contributions included 10 home runs and 93 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs during crucial moments. Known for his versatility, Maier also demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 15 stolen bases. His playing style was marked by a combination of solid defensive skills and a competitive spirit, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Although he may not have been a household name, Maier's contributions during his tenure in the league reflected the grit and determination typical of players from the late 2000s, an era that blended traditional baseball values with the growing impact of analytics in the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
360	977	122	242	36	14	10	93	15	112	222	0.248	0.327	0.344	0.671	-1382.0

Career AVG .248 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .344 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — 16.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.671 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 9.3% 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
2006	KCR	AL	5	13	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	4	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
2008	KCR	AL	34	91	9	26	1	1	0	9	0	2	18	0.286	.263 (+8%)	.333 (-5%)	.416 (-23%)	.749 (-15%)	-230.5
2009	KCR	AL	127	341	42	83	15	3	3	31	9	43	76	0.243	.262 (-7%)	.332 (avg)	.417 (-21%)	.750 (-11%)	-688.9
2010	KCR	AL	117	373	41	98	15	6	5	39	3	41	68	0.263	.257 (+2%)	.325 (+2%)	.402 (-7%)	.728 (-3%)	-174.9
2011	KCR	AL	45	95	19	22	4	3	0	7	1	16	32	0.232	.255 (-9%)	.320 (+8%)	.399 (-16%)	.719 (-5%)	-52.4
2012	KCR	AL	32	64	8	11	1	1	2	7	2	8	24	0.172	.254 (-32%)	.318 (-18%)	.405 (-23%)	.724 (-21%)	-235.4

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	2	0	0	0	0	2.0	2	0	0	0	0	0.00	0

Career ERA 0.00 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 100.0% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2011	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-
2012	KCR	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	1.0	1	0	0	0	0.00	—	-

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	1	0	0
OF	326	256	686	17	7	6
P	2	0	1	0	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2006	KCA	OF	4	2	4	0	1	0
2008	KCA	OF	34	24	71	0	1	0
2009	KCA	OF	123	93	250	11	0	5
2010	KCA	1B	1	0	1	1	0	0
2010	KCA	OF	114	103	259	4	5	1
2011	KCA	OF	29	19	64	2	0	0
2011	KCA	P	1	0	1	0	0	0
2012	KCA	OF	22	15	38	0	0	0
2012	KCA	P	1	0	0	0	0	0