Mike White, baseball player, 1963-1965

Mike White

Born: 12/18/1938 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 8/25/2025 in Sun Lakes, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-21 | Final Game: 1965-05-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Joyner Michael White

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Biography

Mike White was a professional baseball player born in 1938, who made his mark in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player during the early 1960s. His career spanned from 1963 until May 5, 1965, a period marked by a transition in the game as it moved away from the deadball era and began embracing more offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he played in 100 games, achieving a batting average of .264 with 78 hits and 27 runs batted in, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively at the plate. White was known for his versatility and tenacity on the field, though his power numbers were modest, as he recorded no home runs throughout his time in the majors. He did manage to steal one base, showcasing a hint of speed and base-running acumen. While his time in the spotlight was brief, Mike White's contributions to his teams and his experiences during a transformative era in baseball history reflect the journey of many players of his time who navigated the competitive landscape of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
100 296 30 78 11 3 0 27 1 21 49 0.264 0.311 0.321 0.632 -268.5

Career AVG .264 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 14.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.632 vs. league average 0.685 across their career seasons — 7.7% 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
1963 HOU NL 3 7 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.286 — — — — 0.0
1964 HOU NL 89 280 30 76 11 3 0 27 1 20 47 0.271 .250 (+8%) .312 (+2%) .377 (-12%) .690 (-6%) -268.5
1965 HOU NL 8 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 12 7 32 35 1 11
3B 4 3 2 6 1 0
OF 72 62 127 4 3 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1963 HOU 2B 2 2 10 3 0 0
1964 HOU 2B 10 5 22 32 1 11
1964 HOU 3B 3 3 2 5 1 0
1964 HOU OF 72 62 127 4 3 1
1965 HOU 3B 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 12
Third Base 4
Left Field 7
Center Field 57
Right Field 9