Mike Reinbach, baseball player, 1974-1974

Mike Reinbach

Born: 8/6/1949 in San Diego, CA, USA

Died: 5/20/1989 in Palm Desert, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-04-07 | Final Game: 1974-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Wayne Reinbach

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Biography

Mike Reinbach was a professional baseball player born in 1949, who had a brief but noteworthy career in Major League Baseball. He played as a position player during the 1974 season, appearing in 12 games. Reinbach recorded 5 hits, contributing 2 RBIs, and finished the season with a batting average of 0.25. Although he did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, his involvement at the major league level during this time is a testament to his skills and dedication to the game. Reinbach's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era and beginning to embrace a more power-oriented style of play. Despite his limited time in the majors, Reinbach's experience reflects the competitive nature of baseball during the 1970s, where players vied for opportunities in a rapidly evolving league. After his final appearance on June 1, 1974, Reinbach transitioned away from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy as a player who reached the pinnacle of the sport, even if only for a short while.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 20 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 5 0.250 0.304 0.300 0.604 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 18.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.604 vs. league average 0.693 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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
1974 BAL AL 12 20 2 5 1 0 0 2 0 2 5 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 3 1 3 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 BAL OF 3 1 3 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 1
Right Field 2
Designated Hitter 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Los Angeles Los Angeles CA 1969