Mike Blowers, baseball player, 1989-1999

Mike Blowers

Born: 4/24/1965 in Wurzburg, Bavaria, West Germany

MLB Debut: 1989-09-01 | Final Game: 1999-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Roy Blowers

Biography

Mike Blowers was born in 1965 and had a professional baseball career that spanned from 1989 to 1999. Primarily known as a position player, he played a significant role on various Major League Baseball teams during his tenure. Over the course of 761 games, Blowers recorded 591 hits, including 78 home runs and 365 runs batted in (RBIs), while maintaining a batting average of .257. His contributions on the field also included 7 stolen bases, showcasing a versatile and competitive playing style that was well-suited to the dynamics of the game during the late 1980s and 1990s. Blowers emerged in an era characterized by increasing offensive production and the early signs of the power surge that would define the late 1990s. Throughout his career, he was known for his ability to deliver key hits and provide solid defense, making him a valuable asset to his teams. His impact on the field and contributions to team success have earned him a place in baseball history, as he navigated a period of significant change and evolution in the sport. After retiring in 1999, Blowers continued to be involved in baseball, contributing his insights and expertise to the game he loved.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
761 2300 290 591 116 8 78 365 7 248 610 0.257 0.329 0.416 0.745 62.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
14 41 1 8 0 0 1 3 3 14 0.195

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1997 ALDS2 SEA 3 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200
1995 ALDS2 SEA 5 18 0 3 0 0 0 1 3 7 0.167
1995 ALCS SEA 6 18 1 4 0 0 1 2 0 4 0.222

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 108 67 543 51 4 62
3B 616 540 356 935 85 70
C 1 0 1 0 0 0
OF 22 16 29 0 2 0
SS 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 1
First Base 108
Third Base 616
Shortstop 1
Left Field 16
Right Field 6
Designated Hitter 18

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1995 Player of the Week Week of 1995-07-29

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 OAK AL $475,000
1997 SEA AL $400,000
1996 LAN NL $2,300,000
1995 SEA AL $694,445
1994 SEA AL $300,000
1993 SEA AL $155,000
1991 NYA AL $130,000
1990 NYA AL $107,000
1989 NYA AL $82,000
Total Career Earnings $4,643,445

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Washington Seattle WA 1986
Tacoma Community College Tacoma WA 1984