Mike Zunino

Born: 3/25/1991 in Cape Coral, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2013-06-12 | Final Game: 2023-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 235 lbs

Full name: Michael Accorsi Zunino

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Biography

Mike Zunino, born in 1991, was a professional baseball player who had a notable career as a catcher from 2013 to 2023. He played a total of 892 games in Major League Baseball (MLB), showcasing his prowess behind the plate as well as his power-hitting capabilities. Over the course of his career, Zunino recorded 557 hits, including 149 home runs, and drove in 372 runs. His batting average settled at .199, reflecting the challenges he faced at the plate, yet he was known for his significant contributions to his teams, particularly in clutch situations. Zunino's career was highlighted by his selection as an All-Star, demonstrating recognition for his talents amidst a competitive landscape. His playing style was characterized by a combination of defensive skills and power, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. Throughout his time in the league, he played a key role during the era defined by an increasing emphasis on power hitting, making him part of a transitional phase in the game. Zunino’s journey in baseball not only showcased the evolution of the catcher position but also left an indelible mark on the teams he represented, as he navigated the highs and lows of MLB competition.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
892	2798	326	557	121	5	149	372	2	219	1088	0.199	0.271	0.406	0.676	-4131.6

Career AVG .199 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.

Career OBP .271 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.

Career SLG .406 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.676 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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
2013	SEA	AL	52	173	22	37	5	0	5	14	1	16	49	0.214	.253 (-16%)	.317 (-9%)	.396 (-17%)	.714 (-13%)	-369.8
2014	SEA	AL	131	438	51	87	20	2	22	60	0	17	158	0.199	.251 (-21%)	.313 (-19%)	.386 (+5%)	.700 (-6%)	-653.1
2015	SEA	AL	112	350	28	61	11	0	11	28	0	21	132	0.174	.254 (-32%)	.316 (-27%)	.404 (-26%)	.721 (-27%)	-1814.5
2016	SEA	AL	55	164	16	34	7	0	12	31	0	21	65	0.207	.255 (-19%)	.321 (-1%)	.417 (+12%)	.738 (+7%)	210.3
2017	SEA	AL	124	387	52	97	25	0	25	64	1	39	160	0.251	.254 (-2%)	.324 (+2%)	.425 (+20%)	.750 (+12%)	915.5
2018	SEA	AL	113	373	37	75	18	0	20	44	0	24	150	0.201	.247 (-19%)	.318 (-19%)	.409 (avg)	.727 (-8%)	-685.3
2019	TBR	AL	90	266	30	44	10	1	9	32	0	20	98	0.165	.252 (-34%)	.322 (-28%)	.434 (-28%)	.757 (-28%)	-1480.5
2020	TBR	AL	28	75	8	11	4	0	4	10	0	6	37	0.147	.244 (-40%)	.321 (-26%)	.417 (-14%)	.739 (-19%)	-259.4
2021	TBR	AL	109	333	64	72	11	2	33	62	0	34	132	0.216	.243 (-11%)	.317 (-5%)	.410 (+36%)	.727 (+18%)	1049.8
2022	TBR	AL	36	115	7	17	3	0	5	16	0	6	46	0.148	.242 (-39%)	.311 (-37%)	.394 (-23%)	.706 (-29%)	-595.2
2023	CLE	AL	42	124	11	22	7	0	3	11	0	15	61	0.177	.248 (-29%)	.320 (-15%)	.414 (-26%)	.734 (-21%)	-449.4

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
23	68	5	11	1	0	4	8	1	33	0.162

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2021	ALDS2	TBA	4	15	1	2	1	0	0	0	6	0.133
2020	ALCS	TBA	7	18	2	5	0	2	4	0	6	0.278
2020	ALDS1	TBA	4	12	1	1	0	1	2	0	8	0.083
2020	ALWC1	TBA	2	7	1	2	0	1	2	0	4	0.286
2020	WS	TBA	6	16	0	1	0	0	0	1	9	0.062

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	874	810	6832	379	37	35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2013	SEA	C	50	48	363	22	2	1
2014	SEA	C	130	125	1010	84	5	5
2015	SEA	C	112	101	809	44	5	6
2016	SEA	C	52	48	400	15	0	0
2017	SEA	C	120	112	894	56	7	5
2018	SEA	C	111	101	880	43	2	5
2019	TBA	C	89	78	764	37	6	7
2020	TBA	C	28	25	244	15	1	2
2021	TBA	C	105	97	909	37	5	2
2022	TBA	C	35	34	283	9	1	0
2023	CLE	C	42	41	276	17	3	2