Michael Tucker

Born: 6/25/1971 in South Boston, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-04-26 | Final Game: 2006-10-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Anthony Tucker

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Biography

Michael Tucker, born in 1971, was a versatile position player who enjoyed a career spanning from 1995 to 2006. Over the course of 1,417 games, Tucker established himself as a reliable contributor, amassing 1,047 hits and 125 home runs, alongside 528 RBIs. His batting average of .256 reflected his consistent ability to connect with the ball, while his speed on the bases was evident in his 114 stolen bases. Tucker was known for his athleticism and capability to play multiple outfield positions, making him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Tucker’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by increased offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. He played for several teams, including the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Royals, and was part of the Braves’ successful late-1990s roster that consistently contended for championships. His contributions both at the plate and in the field solidified his reputation as a steady player who could elevate his team’s performance in crucial moments. Tucker's legacy in the game is characterized by his dedication and ability to adapt, leaving a lasting impression on fans and teammates alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1417	4083	625	1047	208	49	125	528	114	490	960	0.256	0.339	0.423	0.763	557.5

Career AVG .256 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .339 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .423 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.763 vs. league average 0.761 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
1995	KCR	AL	62	177	23	46	10	0	4	17	2	18	51	0.260	.266 (-3%)	.337 (-2%)	.417 (-8%)	.755 (-5%)	-147.3
1996	KCR	AL	108	339	55	88	18	4	12	53	10	40	69	0.260	.269 (-4%)	.340 (+2%)	.426 (+4%)	.767 (+3%)	193.9
1997	ATL	NL	138	499	80	141	25	7	14	56	12	44	116	0.283	.266 (+6%)	.336 (+3%)	.419 (+6%)	.756 (+5%)	491.3
1998	ATL	NL	130	414	54	101	27	3	13	46	8	49	112	0.244	.266 (-8%)	.335 (-2%)	.420 (-1%)	.755 (-1%)	-125.0
1999	CIN	NL	133	296	55	75	8	5	11	44	11	37	81	0.253	.271 (-7%)	.344 (-2%)	.433 (-2%)	.778 (-2%)	-133.2
2000	CIN	NL	148	270	55	72	13	4	15	36	13	44	64	0.267	.270 (-1%)	.344 (+10%)	.437 (+17%)	.782 (+14%)	904.0
2001	CIN	NL	86	231	31	56	10	1	7	30	12	23	55	0.242	.263 (-8%)	.332 (-7%)	.426 (-10%)	.758 (-9%)	-425.7
2001	CHC	NL	63	205	31	54	9	7	5	31	4	23	47	0.263	.263 (avg)	.332 (+2%)	.426 (+5%)	.758 (+4%)	-425.7
2002	KCR	AL	144	475	65	118	27	6	12	56	23	56	105	0.248	.261 (-5%)	.331 (avg)	.416 (-2%)	.747 (-2%)	-133.7
2003	KCR	AL	104	389	61	102	20	5	13	55	8	39	88	0.262	.264 (-1%)	.332 (avg)	.422 (+4%)	.754 (+2%)	130.9
2004	SFG	NL	140	464	77	119	21	6	13	62	5	70	106	0.256	.266 (-4%)	.335 (+5%)	.427 (-4%)	.762 (avg)	121.7
2005	SFG	NL	104	250	32	60	16	1	5	33	4	28	48	0.240	.264 (-9%)	.330 (-4%)	.418 (-11%)	.749 (-8%)	-403.3
2005	PHI	NL	22	18	3	4	0	0	0	3	0	3	4	0.222	—	—	—	—	-403.3
2006	NYN	NL	35	56	3	11	4	0	1	6	2	16	14	0.196	.269 (-27%)	.336 (+12%)	.431 (-26%)	.768 (-9%)	-34.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
24	43	5	11	1	0	3	9	8	11	0.256

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2006	NLCS	NYN	6	5	1	2	0	0	0	0	1	0.400
2006	NLDS1	NYN	2	1	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000
1998	NLCS	ATL	6	13	1	5	1	1	5	2	5	0.385
1998	NLDS1	ATL	3	8	1	2	0	1	2	2	0	0.250
1997	NLCS	ATL	5	10	1	1	0	1	1	3	4	0.100
1997	NLDS2	ATL	2	6	0	1	0	0	1	0	1	0.167

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	19	12	96	12	3	10
2B	3	1	2	3	1	1
OF	1150	943	2048	67	32	9

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	KCA	OF	36	31	67	3	1	0
1996	KCA	1B	9	7	52	3	0	6
1996	KCA	OF	98	85	183	5	2	1
1997	ATL	OF	129	121	237	6	5	2
1998	ATL	OF	118	112	194	5	1	1
1999	CIN	OF	114	66	182	8	2	0
2000	CIN	2B	1	0	0	0	0	0
2000	CIN	OF	120	63	153	5	5	0
2001	CIN	OF	70	54	126	7	3	1
2001	CHN	1B	4	2	14	6	2	2
2001	CHN	OF	57	49	111	2	1	0
2002	KCA	1B	5	2	22	3	1	2
2002	KCA	2B	2	1	2	3	1	1
2002	KCA	OF	108	97	224	9	2	1
2003	KCA	OF	85	85	173	7	2	0
2004	SFN	OF	124	114	262	2	6	2
2005	SFN	OF	72	53	109	6	2	1
2005	PHI	OF	1	0	0	0	0	0
2006	NYN	1B	1	1	8	0	0	0
2006	NYN	OF	18	13	27	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	19
Second Base	3
Left Field	301
Center Field	195
Right Field	783
Designated Hitter	69

Awards & Honors

Year	Award	Notes
1998	Player of the Week	Week of 1998-05-02

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2005	SFN	NL	$2,000,000
2004	SFN	NL	$1,500,000
2003	KCA	AL	$2,750,000
2002	KCA	AL	$2,250,000
2001	CIN	NL	$1,800,000
2000	CIN	NL	$1,700,000
1999	CIN	NL	$1,600,000
1998	ATL	NL	$370,000
1997	ATL	NL	$250,000
1996	KCA	AL	$160,000
1995	KCA	AL	$109,000
Total Career Earnings			$14,489,000