Mike Aldrete
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1996)
Mike Aldrete was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1996 for 7 teams, including the San Francisco Giants, a span of 11 seasons. In 930 career games, he hit .263 with 565 hits, 41 home runs, and 271 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,862.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-05-28
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: Michael Peter Aldrete
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 | 2,147 | 277 | 565 | 104 | 9 | 41 | 271 | 19 | 314 | 381 | .263 | .356 | .377 | .733 | 1,862 |
Career AVG .263 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +8.1% above league average.
Career SLG .377 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OPS .733 vs. league average .729 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFN | NL | 84 | 216 | 27 | 54 | 18 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 1 | 33 | 34 | .250 | .257 (-3%) | .325 (+8%) | .395 (-2%) | .720 (+3%) | 173.3 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | 126 | 357 | 50 | 116 | 18 | 2 | 9 | 51 | 6 | 43 | 50 | .325 | .262 (+24%) | .331 (+19%) | .415 (+11%) | .746 (+15%) | 1194.9 |
| 1988 | SFN | NL | 139 | 389 | 44 | 104 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 50 | 6 | 56 | 65 | .267 | .254 (+5%) | .317 (+12%) | .377 (-13%) | .695 (-1%) | 142.1 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | 76 | 136 | 12 | 30 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 19 | 30 | .221 | .254 (-13%) | .319 (-1%) | .375 (-16%) | .694 (-9%) | -165.0 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | 96 | 161 | 22 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 1 | 37 | 31 | .242 | .257 (-6%) | .324 (+19%) | .385 (-18%) | .710 (-1%) | 153.8 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | 12 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 85 | 183 | 22 | 48 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 36 | 37 | .262 | .255 (+3%) | .323 (+18%) | .384 (-16%) | .708 (-1%) | 0.0 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | 95 | 255 | 40 | 68 | 13 | 1 | 10 | 33 | 1 | 34 | 45 | .267 | .265 (+1%) | .332 (+6%) | .403 (+10%) | .735 (+8%) | 448.6 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 76 | 178 | 23 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 35 | .242 | .269 (-10%) | .338 (-7%) | .424 (-21%) | .763 (-15%) | -430.0 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | 60 | 125 | 18 | 34 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 19 | 23 | .272 | .266 (+2%) | .337 (+9%) | .417 (+4%) | .755 (+6%) | 162.9 |
| 1995 | CAL | AL | 18 | 24 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 162.9 |
| 1996 | CAL | AL | 31 | 40 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 4 | .150 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 32 | 68 | 11 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 9 | 15 | .250 | .269 (-7%) | .340 (-1%) | .426 (+7%) | .767 (+3%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 930 | 2,147 | 277 | 565 | 104 | 9 | 41 | 271 | 19 | 314 | 381 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 1,844 | ||
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.
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (931 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 454 | 1031 | 123 | 255 | 22 | 117 | .247 |
| Away | 476 | 1116 | 154 | 310 | 19 | 154 | .278 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-28 | NYY | BOS | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-27 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-26 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-25 | NYY | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996-09-23 | NYY | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-09-19 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-16 | NYY | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-08 | NYY | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-03 | NYY | KCR | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 1 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-07-18 | NYY | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 286 | 195 | 1761 | 142 | 8 | 185 |
| OF | 409 | 307 | 627 | 17 | 11 | 2 |
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | SFN | 1B | 37 | 27 | 274 | 35 | 0 | 34 |
| 1986 | SFN | OF | 31 | 28 | 43 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | SFN | 1B | 33 | 19 | 187 | 15 | 1 | 20 |
| 1987 | SFN | OF | 79 | 71 | 141 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| 1988 | SFN | 1B | 10 | 4 | 61 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1988 | SFN | OF | 115 | 93 | 211 | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| 1989 | MON | 1B | 10 | 7 | 62 | 7 | 0 | 8 |
| 1989 | MON | OF | 37 | 21 | 47 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1990 | MON | 1B | 18 | 11 | 109 | 8 | 0 | 16 |
| 1990 | MON | OF | 38 | 27 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | SDN | OF | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | CLE | 1B | 47 | 33 | 313 | 22 | 2 | 31 |
| 1991 | CLE | OF | 16 | 14 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | OAK | 1B | 59 | 52 | 370 | 28 | 2 | 39 |
| 1993 | OAK | OF | 20 | 15 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | 1B | 27 | 20 | 171 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
| 1994 | OAK | OF | 35 | 18 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | OAK | 1B | 35 | 19 | 175 | 10 | 2 | 16 |
| 1995 | OAK | OF | 16 | 9 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | CAL | OF | 2 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CAL | OF | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYA | 1B | 8 | 3 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | NYA | OF | 9 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
| First Base | 286 |
| Left Field | 278 |
| Center Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 135 |
| Designated Hitter | 31 |
Salary History
Mike Aldrete's recorded salaries total $2,615,000 over 10 seasons, 1986 to 1996. Aldrete's career, 1986 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CAL | AL | $250,000 |
| 1995 | OAK | AL | $430,000 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | $430,000 |
| 1993 | OAK | AL | $200,000 |
| 1991 | SDN | NL | $510,000 |
| 1990 | MON | NL | $297,500 |
| 1989 | MON | NL | $202,500 |
| 1988 | SFN | NL | $160,000 |
| 1987 | SFN | NL | $75,000 |
| 1986 | SFN | NL | $60,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $2,615,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford University | Palo Alto | CA | 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Most Similar Players
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Mike Aldrete (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Aldrete: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Aldrete debuted on May 28, 1986 and played a final game on September 29, 1996. Aldrete played for the San Francisco Giants (1986 through 1988), the Montreal Expos (1989 to 1990), the San Diego Padres (1991), the Cleveland Indians (1991), the Oakland Athletics (1993 through 1995), the California Angels (1995 through 1996), and the New York Yankees (1996). At 5 feet, 11 inches and 180 pounds, Aldrete is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Aldrete threw and hit left-handed. The recorded birth is January 29, 1961, in Carmel, CA, USA. On the record, Mike Aldrete was born Michael Peter Aldrete.
Aldrete's career batting table shows 930 games, 2,147 at bats and 565 hits, a .263 average, adding 41 homers and 271 runs batted in. Aldrete got on base at a .356 rate and slugged .377 (.733 OPS). The .263 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. The single-season home run high is 10, set in 1993.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Aldrete
- What years did Mike Aldrete play?
- Mike Aldrete played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1996.
- Was Mike Aldrete a pitcher?
- No. Mike Aldrete was a position player (Outfielder), though he did pitch in 1 career game.
- How many home runs did Mike Aldrete hit?
- Mike Aldrete hit 41 career home runs with 565 hits.
- What teams did Mike Aldrete play for?
- Mike Aldrete played for 7 teams: the San Francisco Giants (1986–1988), the Montreal Expos (1989–1990), the San Diego Padres (1991), the Cleveland Indians (1991), the Oakland Athletics (1993–1995), the California Angels (1995–1996), and the New York Yankees (1996).
- What were Mike Aldrete's career stats?
- In 930 games, Mike Aldrete had 565 hits, 41 home runs, 271 RBI, 277 runs, and 19 stolen bases, with a .263 batting average.
- How much did Mike Aldrete earn in his career?
- Mike Aldrete's recorded salaries total $2,615,000 over 10 seasons, 1986 to 1996. Aldrete's career, 1986 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Mike Aldrete's salary?
- Mike Aldrete's last recorded salary was $250,000, in 1996. His highest recorded salary was $510,000, in 1991, and his lowest was $60,000, in 1986. The Salary History table lists each season from 1986 to 1996.
- What position did Mike Aldrete play?
- Mike Aldrete played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Aldrete and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Aldrete was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Aldrete hit each season?
- Mike Aldrete's home runs by season: 2 in 1986, 9 in 1987, 3 in 1988, 1 in 1989, 1 in 1990, 1 in 1991, 10 in 1993, 4 in 1994, 4 in 1995, and 6 in 1996. His most in one season was 10, in 1993.
- What was Mike Aldrete's career batting average?
- Mike Aldrete batted .263 over his career, with 565 hits in 2,147 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Aldrete have?
- Mike Aldrete drove in 271 runs in his career.
- What was Mike Aldrete's career ERA?
- Mike Aldrete finished with a 0.00 career ERA, going 0-0 with 0 strikeouts.
- Is Mike Aldrete in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Aldrete has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.