Mike Olt, baseball player, 2012-2015

Mike Olt

Born: 8/27/1988 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-02 | Final Game: 2015-10-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael George Olt

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Biography

Mike Olt, born in 1988, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 2012 to 2015. Primarily playing as a position player, Olt showcased his potential during his time with the Texas Rangers and the Chicago White Sox. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 135 games, where he recorded 59 hits and demonstrated his power with 16 home runs, contributing 43 RBIs to his teams. His batting average settled at .168, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate during his time in the majors. Olt was known for his strong defensive skills and versatility, playing at third base and first base. Emerging during a period where power hitters were increasingly valued, he brought a mix of offensive capabilities and solid defense to the field. Although his major league career was relatively brief, Olt's journey through the minor leagues and his eventual promotion to the majors highlighted the rigorous path many players undertake in pursuit of a big league career. His tenure in the league ended in October 2015, marking the conclusion of a chapter that showcased both the challenges and triumphs of aspiring professional athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
135 352 32 59 9 0 16 43 1 37 148 0.168 0.250 0.330 0.580 -865.1

Career AVG .168 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .316 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career SLG .330 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.580 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 19.0% 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
2012 TEX AL 16 33 2 5 1 0 0 5 1 5 13 0.152 — — — — 0.0
2014 CHC NL 89 225 23 36 8 0 12 33 0 25 100 0.160 .251 (-36%) .313 (-21%) .386 (-8%) .700 (-14%) -627.0
2015 CHC NL 6 15 1 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 6 0.133 — — — — 0.0
2015 CHW AL 24 79 6 16 0 0 3 4 0 7 29 0.203 .254 (-20%) .316 (-16%) .404 (-22%) .721 (-19%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 25 20 160 12 3 13
3B 83 73 39 106 12 5
OF 2 1 3 0 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2012 TEX 1B 8 8 46 6 1 2
2012 TEX 3B 5 2 0 8 1 0
2012 TEX OF 2 1 3 0 1 0
2014 CHN 1B 12 9 93 4 0 10
2014 CHN 3B 52 48 20 72 7 4
2015 CHN 3B 6 3 2 5 0 0
2015 CHA 1B 5 3 21 2 2 1
2015 CHA 3B 20 20 17 21 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 25
Third Base 83
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 3

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 CHN NL $520,000
2014 CHN NL $502,000
Total Career Earnings $1,022,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Connecticut Storrs CT 2008, 2009, 2010