Mike Potter, baseball player, 1976-1977

Mike Potter

Born: 5/16/1951 in Montebello, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-09-06 | Final Game: 1977-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Gary Potter

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Biography

Mike Potter, born in 1951, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned the late 1970s, specifically from 1976 to 1977. He primarily played as a position player during his time in Major League Baseball. Potter's career, while brief, allowed him to reach the pinnacle of the sport, participating in 14 games at the highest level. Despite his professional aspirations, Potter's playing statistics reflected a challenging journey in the majors. He finished his career with 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. His time in the league was during a period of significant change in baseball, as the late 1970s were characterized by the emergence of more dynamic offensive play and increasing specialization among players. Although Potter did not achieve notable statistical milestones, his experience serves as a reminder of the many athletes who pursue their dreams in the competitive environment of professional sports.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
14 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 8 0.000 0.042 0.000 0.042 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .042 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 87.2% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.042 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 94.1% 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
1976 STL NL 9 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 STL NL 5 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 3 9 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1976 SLN OF 4 3 9 0 0 0
1977 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 4
Right Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Mount San Antonio College Walnut CA 1970, 1971