Mitchell Page

Born: 10/15/1951 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

Died: 3/12/2011 in Glendale, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-04-09 | Final Game: 1984-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Mitchell Otis Page

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Biography

Mitchell Page was a professional baseball player born in 1951 who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1984. Primarily known as a position player, Page played in 673 games and compiled a career batting average of .266. He recorded 560 hits, 72 home runs, and 259 runs batted in, showcasing his ability to contribute both as a power hitter and a dependable contact player. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, finishing his career with 104 stolen bases, a notable achievement during a time when base stealing was an important aspect of the game. In 1977, Page was awarded the TSN Rookie Player of the Year, marking the beginning of a promising career that included stints with teams such as the Oakland Athletics and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His playing style combined speed and power, making him a versatile player in the lineup. Page's contributions were particularly valuable in the late 1970s and early 1980s, an era characterized by significant changes in baseball, including the transition towards more athletic and dynamic players. His legacy is remembered for his contributions to the teams he played for and his role in the evolving landscape of baseball during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
673	2104	297	560	84	21	72	259	104	245	449	0.266	0.346	0.429	0.774	3640.3

Career AVG .266 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +6.2% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.774 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — +8.6% above 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
1977	OAK	AL	145	501	85	154	28	8	21	75	42	78	95	0.307	.264 (+16%)	.329 (+23%)	.401 (+30%)	.730 (+27%)	2954.8
1978	OAK	AL	147	516	62	147	25	7	17	70	23	53	95	0.285	.257 (+10%)	.323 (+10%)	.378 (+21%)	.702 (+16%)	1622.3
1979	OAK	AL	133	478	51	118	11	2	9	42	17	52	93	0.247	.265 (-7%)	.329 (-2%)	.397 (-16%)	.727 (-10%)	-786.8
1980	OAK	AL	110	348	58	85	10	4	17	51	14	35	87	0.244	.264 (-8%)	.326 (-5%)	.387 (+14%)	.714 (+6%)	278.9
1981	OAK	AL	34	92	9	13	1	0	4	13	2	7	29	0.141	.255 (-45%)	.320 (-38%)	.368 (-23%)	.688 (-30%)	-473.2
1982	OAK	AL	31	78	14	20	5	0	4	7	3	7	24	0.256	.261 (-2%)	.324 (+3%)	.388 (+22%)	.712 (+13%)	173.9
1983	OAK	AL	57	79	16	19	3	0	0	1	3	10	22	0.241	.260 (-8%)	.324 (+5%)	.389 (-28%)	.714 (-13%)	-129.8
1984	PIT	NL	16	12	2	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0