Mike Balas
Born: 5/9/1910 in Lowell, MA, USA
Died: 10/15/1996 in Westford, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-04-27 | Final Game: 1938-04-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Mitchell Francis Balas
Biography
Mike Balas, born in 1910, was a professional baseball player whose brief career in Major League Baseball was marked by a singular appearance on April 27, 1938. Playing as a position player, Balas was part of the unique tapestry of the game during a time when baseball was evolving in the pre-World War II era, characterized by a growing emphasis on athleticism and strategy.
In his only game, Balas did not record any hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. Despite the lack of traditional statistical achievements, his presence on a Major League roster is a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during that period and the challenges faced by players in breaking into the big leagues. Though his career was fleeting, Balas remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | BSN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |