Mike Sember, baseball player, 1977-1978

Mike Sember

Born: 2/24/1953 in Hammond, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1977-08-18 | Final Game: 1978-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael David Sember

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Biography

Mike Sember, born in 1953, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during a brief career that spanned from 1977 to 1978. Playing primarily as a position player, Sember appeared in 12 games, where he showcased his skills as an athlete, finishing with a batting average of .286. While his time in the spotlight was limited, his contributions to the teams he played for during the late 1970s reflected the competitive nature of the era, which was characterized by a transition in baseball styles and strategies. Sember's career included two hits over his time in the majors, and although he did not record any home runs or RBIs, his .286 average indicated that he had the ability to make contact and contribute in clutch situations. As a member of a select group of players who reached the major leagues, Sember's journey is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level of baseball, even if only for a short duration. While he may not have left an extensive legacy in terms of statistics, his experience in the game during a transformative period in baseball history remains a notable aspect of his athletic career.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 7 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.286 0.375 0.286 0.661 0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +9.4% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +14.9% above league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 26.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.661 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 7.8% 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
1977 CHC NL 3 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1978 CHC NL 9 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1 0 2 2 0 1
3B 7 0 0 2 1 0
SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1977 CHN 2B 1 0 2 2 0 1
1978 CHN 3B 7 0 0 2 1 0
1978 CHN SS 1 0 1 1 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1
Third Base 7
Shortstop 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Tulsa Tulsa OK 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974