Mike Massey, baseball player, 1917-1917

Mike Massey

Born: 9/28/1893 in Galveston, TX, USA

Died: 10/17/1971 in Shreveport, LA, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-04-12 | Final Game: 1917-07-10

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: William Herbert Massey

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Biography

Mike Massey was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 12, 1917, to July 10, 1917. During his time in the league, Massey appeared in 31 games, where he recorded 18 hits and achieved a batting average of .198. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Massey's playing career took place during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Massey’s involvement represents the many players whose contributions to the game often went unnoticed in the broader narrative of baseball history. His journey through the sport reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, marking him as a part of the rich tapestry of the game's early development.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
31 91 12 18 0 0 0 2 2 15 15 0.198 0.318 0.198 0.516 -183.0

Career AVG .198 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .318 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .198 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.516 vs. league average 0.636 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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
1917 BSN NL 31 91 12 18 0 0 0 2 2 15 15 0.198 .248 (-20%) .312 (+2%) .323 (-39%) .635 (-19%) -183.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 25 0 40 68 12 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 BSN 2B 25 0 40 68 12 10

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 25

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1913, 1914