Troy Afenir
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1992)
Troy Afenir was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1992 for the Houston Astros, the Athletics, and the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 6 seasons. In 45 career games, he hit .190 with 15 hits and 7 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1987-09-14
- Last Game
- 1992-07-10
Full name: Michael Troy Afenir
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45 | 79 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 32 | .190 | .235 | .266 | .501 | 0 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.
Career OBP .235 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 27.7% below league average.
Career SLG .266 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 32.0% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | HOU | NL | 10 | 20 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 12 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 14 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | OAK | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1992 | CIN | NL | 16 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 12 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 45 | 79 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 32 | .190 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (45 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 22 | 43 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .209 |
| Away | 23 | 36 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 5 | .167 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-07-10 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-07-05 | CIN | PIT | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-03 | CIN | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-07-01 | CIN | HOU | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992-06-21 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-18 | CIN | ATL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992-06-17 | CIN | SFG | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1992-06-09 | CIN | SFG | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-06-06 | CIN | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992-05-31 | CIN | WSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 41 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
Troy Afenir's recorded salaries total $230,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Afenir's career ran from 1987 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1987 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | CIN | NL | $130,000 |
| 1990 | OAK | AL | $100,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $230,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palomar College | San Marcos | CA | 1982, 1983 |
Troy Afenir: the record in brief
September 14, 1987 and July 10, 1992 bracket Troy Afenir's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Afenir's seasons break down as the Houston Astros (1987), the Oakland Athletics (1990 to 1991), and the Cincinnati Reds (1992). Afenir played primarily as a catcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on September 21, 1963, in Escondido, CA, USA and a listed size of 6 feet, 4 inches and 185 pounds. On the record, Troy Afenir was born Michael Troy Afenir.
The batting record for Afenir: 45 games, 15 hits in 79 at bats, and a .190 average; the totals also include 7 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .235 and .266 give Afenir a career OPS of .501. Over the seasons Afenir played, league hitters batted .258; the .190 career figure is 26.4% below that. In OPS terms, Afenir's .501 stands 30.0% below the league's .716. Afenir collected a career-high 6 hits in 1987.
Frequently Asked Questions about Troy Afenir
- What years did Troy Afenir play?
- Troy Afenir played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1992.
- Was Troy Afenir a pitcher?
- No. Troy Afenir was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Troy Afenir hit?
- Troy Afenir hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What teams did Troy Afenir play for?
- Troy Afenir played for 3 teams: the Houston Astros (1987), the Oakland Athletics (1990–1991), and the Cincinnati Reds (1992).
- What were Troy Afenir's career stats?
- In 45 games, Troy Afenir had 15 hits, 7 RBI, and 4 runs, with a .190 batting average.
- How much did Troy Afenir earn in his career?
- Troy Afenir's recorded salaries total $230,000 over 2 seasons, 1990 to 1992. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Afenir's career ran from 1987 to 1992. No salary is recorded for 1987 and 1991.
- What was Troy Afenir's salary?
- Troy Afenir's last recorded salary was $130,000, in 1992. His highest recorded salary was $130,000, in 1992, and his lowest was $100,000, in 1990. The Salary History table lists each season from 1990 to 1992.
- What position did Troy Afenir play?
- Troy Afenir played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Troy Afenir and how much did he weigh?
- Troy Afenir was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 185 pounds.
- What was Troy Afenir's career batting average?
- Troy Afenir batted .190 over his career, with 15 hits in 79 at bats.
- How many RBI did Troy Afenir have?
- Troy Afenir drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Troy Afenir in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Troy Afenir has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.