Mike Slattery

Born: 11/26/1866 in Boston, MA, USA

Died: 10/16/1904 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-04-17 | Final Game: 1891-07-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael J. Slattery

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Biography

Mike Slattery, born in 1866, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the late 19th century. His professional career spanned from 1884 to 1891, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-friendly environments that would characterize later decades. Over his seven seasons, Slattery played in 374 games, where he accumulated 372 hits and demonstrated a knack for speed on the bases, finishing his career with 53 stolen bases. An adept hitter, Slattery posted a career batting average of .251 and recorded 135 RBIs along with 8 home runs. His contributions to the teams he played for were significant, as he carved out a niche in a competitive landscape that saw the emergence of various playing styles. While not among the most celebrated figures of his time, Slattery's consistent performance and versatility as a player have earned him a place in the annals of baseball history. His career reflects the evolving nature of the game during a pivotal era, showcasing the skills that defined an age of baseball that would lay the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
374	1481	229	372	44	21	8	135	53	62	71	0.251	0.284	0.325	0.610	-1656.8

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .284 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.

Career SLG .325 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.610 vs. league average 0.654 across their career seasons — 6.8% 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
1884	BSU	UA	106	413	60	86	6	2	0	0	0	4	0	0.208	.243 (-14%)	.278 (-23%)	.327 (-29%)	.606 (-26%)	-1766.8
1888	NY1	NL	103	391	50	96	12	6	1	35	26	13	28	0.246	.238 (+3%)	.290 (-7%)	.319 (-2%)	.610 (-4%)	-356.4
1889	NY1	NL	12	48	7	14	2	0	1	12	2	4	3	0.292	—	—	—	—	52.9
1890	NYP	PL	97	411	80	126	20	11	5	67	18	27	25	0.307	.260 (+18%)	.336 (+5%)	.351 (+27%)	.687 (+16%)	1013.0
1891	CIN	NL	41	158	24	33	3	2	1	16	1	10	10	0.209	.254 (-18%)	.331 (-23%)	.343 (-21%)	.675 (-22%)	-601.8
1891	WS9	AA	15	60	8	17	1	0	0	5	6	4	5	0.283	.254 (+12%)	.331 (+8%)	.343 (-13%)	.675 (-2%)	-601.8