Mike Rouse, baseball player, 2006-2007

Mike Rouse

Born: 4/25/1980 in San Jose, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-06-09 | Final Game: 2007-08-04

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Gregory Rouse

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Biography

Mike Rouse, born in 1980, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player from 2006 to 2007. Rouse's career spanned parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball, during which he appeared in 49 games. His time in the league coincided with a period of offensive explosion in baseball, where many players were known for their power-hitting abilities. However, Rouse carved out a niche for himself with a different skill set, focusing more on speed and defensive versatility. Throughout his career, Rouse recorded 15 hits, achieving a batting average of .165. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed with 6 RBIs and demonstrated his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases. Though his overall offensive numbers may not reflect the power typical of his era, Rouse's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the various roles players can fulfill within a team structure. After his retirement, Rouse's experience in the league remains a part of baseball's rich tapestry, showcasing the contributions of players who may not have been household names but played vital roles on their teams.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
49 91 9 15 4 0 0 6 2 8 24 0.165 0.238 0.209 0.446 -675.8

Career AVG .165 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.

Career OBP .238 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.

Career SLG .209 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.446 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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
2006 OAK AL 8 24 2 7 3 0 0 2 1 1 4 0.292 — — — — 0.0
2007 CLE AL 41 67 7 8 1 0 0 4 1 7 20 0.119 .268 (-55%) .335 (-40%) .422 (-68%) .758 (-56%) -675.8

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 21 13 30 40 1 8
3B 14 6 4 11 1 3
SS 11 7 10 32 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 OAK 2B 7 6 9 16 0 4
2007 CLE 2B 14 7 21 24 1 4
2007 CLE 3B 14 6 4 11 1 3
2007 CLE SS 11 7 10 32 1 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 21
Third Base 14
Shortstop 11
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 CLE AL $380,100
Total Career Earnings $380,100

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 2001
San Jose State University San Jose CA 1999