Mike Scioscia

Born: 11/27/1958 in Upper Darby, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-04-20 | Final Game: 1992-10-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Lorri Scioscia

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Biography

Mike Scioscia, born in 1958, was a prominent American baseball player known for his contributions as a position player during the late 20th century. His career spanned from April 20, 1980, to October 2, 1992, during which he played a total of 1,441 games. Scioscia was recognized for his solid defensive skills and leadership on the field, finishing his career with 1,131 hits, 68 home runs, and 446 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .259. He also showcased his speed on the bases, recording 29 stolen bases throughout his time in Major League Baseball. A two-time All-Star, Scioscia was a key figure during an era that balanced traditional baseball values with the evolving dynamics of the game. His ability to handle pitchers and manage game situations made him an invaluable asset to his teams. Following his playing career, Scioscia transitioned into coaching and management, further solidifying his legacy in baseball history. His influence extended beyond his playing days, shaping the future of the sport through his insights and experience.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1441	4373	398	1131	198	12	68	446	29	567	307	0.259	0.344	0.356	0.700	203.2

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .344 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +6.3% above league average.

Career SLG .356 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — 7.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.710 across their career seasons — near 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
1980	LAD	NL	54	134	8	34	5	1	1	8	1	12	9	0.254	.264 (-4%)	.326 (-4%)	.387 (-15%)	.714 (-10%)	-227.2
1981	LAD	NL	93	290	27	80	10	0	2	29	0	36	18	0.276	.255 (+8%)	.320 (+10%)	.368 (-10%)	.688 (-1%)	91.4
1982	LAD	NL	129	365	31	80	11	1	5	38	2	44	31	0.219	.261 (-16%)	.324 (-7%)	.388 (-24%)	.712 (-16%)	-1066.6
1983	LAD	NL	12	35	3	11	3	0	1	7	0	5	2	0.314	—	—	—	—	0.0
1984	LAD	NL	114	341	29	93	18	0	5	38	2	52	26	0.273	.259 (+5%)	.322 (+14%)	.384 (-4%)	.707 (+4%)	447.3
1985	LAD	NL	141	429	47	127	26	3	7	53	3	77	21	0.296	.257 (+15%)	.323 (+26%)	.390 (+7%)	.714 (+16%)	1724.9
1986	LAD	NL	122	374	36	94	18	1	5	26	3	62	23	0.251	.257 (-2%)	.325 (+10%)	.395 (-13%)	.720 (-2%)	49.0
1987	LAD	NL	142	461	44	122	26	1	6	38	7	55	23	0.265	.262 (+1%)	.331 (+4%)	.415 (-12%)	.746 (-5%)	-370.9
1988	LAD	NL	130	408	29	105	18	0	3	35	0	38	31	0.257	.254 (+1%)	.317 (avg)	.377 (-14%)	.695 (-8%)	-527.7
1989	LAD	NL	133	408	40	102	16	0	10	44	0	52	29	0.250	.254 (-2%)	.319 (+6%)	.375 (-3%)	.694 (+1%)	233.4
1990	LAD	NL	135	435	46	115	25	0	12	66	4	55	31	0.264	.257 (+3%)	.324 (+7%)	.385 (+5%)	.710 (+6%)	609.3
1991	LAD	NL	119	345	39	91	16	2	8	40	4	47	32	0.264	.255 (+3%)	.323 (+9%)	.384 (+2%)	.708 (+5%)	446.0
1992	LAD	NL	117	348	19	77	6	3	3	24	3	32	31	0.221	.255 (-13%)	.322 (-11%)	.377 (-25%)	.699 (-19%)	-1205.7

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
29	84	7	20	1	0	2	6	9	7	0.238

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1988	NLCS	LAN	7	22	3	8	1	1	2	1	2	0.364
1988	WS	LAN	4	14	0	3	0	0	1	0	2	0.214
1985	NLCS	LAN	6	16	2	4	0	0	1	4	0	0.250
1981	NLCS	LAN	5	15	1	2	0	1	1	2	1	0.133
1981	NWDIV	LAN	4	13	0	2	0	0	1	1	2	0.154
1981	WS	LAN	3	4	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0.250

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	1395	1278	8335	737	114	97

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	LAN	C	54	44	226	26	2	5
1981	LAN	C	91	87	493	48	7	4
1982	LAN	C	123	106	631	57	10	10
1983	LAN	C	11	10	55	4	0	0
1984	LAN	C	112	101	701	64	12	8
1985	LAN	C	139	131	818	66	13	8
1986	LAN	C	119	108	756	64	15	4
1987	LAN	C	138	128	925	80	11	11
1988	LAN	C	123	115	748	63	7	10
1989	LAN	C	130	121	822	82	11	12
1990	LAN	C	132	124	842	58	10	9
1991	LAN	C	115	104	677	51	7	8
1992	LAN	C	108	99	641	74	9	8

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	1394

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1990	TSN All-Star	C

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1993	SDN	NL	$300,000
1992	LAN	NL	$2,183,333
1991	LAN	NL	$2,183,333
1990	LAN	NL	$1,233,333
1989	LAN	NL	$1,100,000
1988	LAN	NL	$1,000,000
1987	LAN	NL	$875,000
1986	LAN	NL	$800,000
1985	LAN	NL	$435,000
Total Career Earnings			$10,109,999