Mike Baxter, baseball player, 2010-2015

Mike Baxter

Born: 12/7/1984 in Queens, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-09-06 | Final Game: 2015-07-08

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Baxter

Biography

Mike Baxter, born in 1984, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 2010 to 2015. Primarily serving as a position player, Baxter played in a total of 232 games over his five-year tenure in Major League Baseball. He was known for his gritty playing style and versatility on the field, contributing significantly in various roles for the teams he played with. Over the course of his career, Baxter recorded 95 hits, including 4 home runs, and drove in 28 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .228. He also showcased his speed on the bases with 10 stolen bases, indicating his capacity to impact the game in multiple ways. Although his offensive numbers may not have placed him among the league's elite, Baxter's work ethic and determination made him a valued teammate during his time in the game. His career unfolded during a period of transition in baseball, marked by increasing emphasis on analytics and player versatility, elements that Baxter embodied throughout his playing days.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
232 417 52 95 23 4 4 28 10 55 100 0.228 0.333 0.331 0.664 -247.1

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 1 17 1 0 1
OF 134 88 195 5 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 3
Left Field 40
Center Field 1
Right Field 95
Designated Hitter 2

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2014 LAN NL $700,000
2013 NYN NL $500,318
2012 NYN NL $480,000
2011 SDN NL $414,100
Total Career Earnings $2,094,418

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Columbia University New York NY 2003
Vanderbilt University Nashville TN 2004, 2005