Mike Nickeas, baseball player, 2010-2013

Mike Nickeas

Born: 2/13/1983 in Vancouver, BC, CAN

MLB Debut: 2010-09-04 | Final Game: 2013-09-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael James Nickeas

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Biography

Mike Nickeas, born in 1983, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2010 to 2013. Primarily recognized for his time with the New York Mets, Nickeas participated in 74 games throughout his career, where he recorded 31 hits, including 2 home runs, and drove in 19 runs. With a batting average of .180, he showcased his skills primarily as a backup catcher and utility player during a period marked by the Mets' rebuilding efforts. Though his offensive numbers may not have been standout, Nickeas was known for his defensive capabilities behind the plate and his ability to handle pitching staffs, contributing to team dynamics in a critical position. He played during a competitive era of baseball that saw a mix of emerging talents and established stars, offering him opportunities to learn and grow within the league. After his MLB tenure, Nickeas continued to be involved in baseball, further highlighting his commitment to the sport and his understanding of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 172 12 31 4 0 2 19 0 12 43 0.180 0.241 0.238 0.479 -901.9

Career AVG .180 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career OBP .241 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career SLG .238 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 40.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.479 vs. league average 0.722 across their career seasons — 33.6% 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
2010 NYN NL 5 10 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 21 53 4 10 1 0 1 6 0 4 11 0.189 .255 (-26%) .320 (-23%) .399 (-34%) .719 (-29%) -250.4
2012 NYN NL 47 109 8 19 3 0 1 13 0 8 27 0.174 .254 (-32%) .318 (-24%) .405 (-43%) .724 (-35%) -651.5
2013 TOR AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 70 53 412 27 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 NYN C 4 3 14 1 1 0
2011 NYN C 20 15 118 6 0 0
2012 NYN C 45 35 280 20 2 3
2013 TOR C 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 70

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2012 NYN NL $480,880
2011 NYN NL $414,000
Total Career Earnings $894,880

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Georgia Institute of Technology Atlanta GA 2002, 2003, 2004