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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYY | AL | 13 | 38 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0.263 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | NYY | AL | 48 | 144 | 16 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 50 | 0.188 | -476.5 |
| 1991 | NYY | AL | 15 | 35 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | SEA | AL | 31 | 73 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 20 | 0.192 | -294.6 |
| 1993 | SEA | AL | 127 | 379 | 55 | 106 | 23 | 3 | 15 | 57 | 1 | 44 | 98 | 0.280 | 1004.7 |
| 1994 | SEA | AL | 85 | 270 | 37 | 78 | 13 | 0 | 9 | 49 | 2 | 25 | 60 | 0.289 | 154.1 |
| 1995 | SEA | AL | 134 | 439 | 59 | 113 | 24 | 1 | 23 | 96 | 2 | 53 | 128 | 0.257 | 600.5 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 92 | 317 | 31 | 84 | 19 | 2 | 6 | 38 | 0 | 37 | 77 | 0.265 | -244.3 |
| 1997 | SEA | AL | 68 | 150 | 22 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 21 | 33 | 0.293 | 220.8 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 129 | 409 | 56 | 97 | 24 | 2 | 11 | 71 | 1 | 39 | 116 | 0.237 | -810.9 |
| 1999 | SEA | AL | 19 | 46 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.239 | -90.9 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | NYA | 3B | 13 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 4 | 3 |
| 1990 | NYA | 3B | 45 | 42 | 26 | 63 | 10 | 4 |
| 1991 | NYA | 3B | 14 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | SEA | 1B | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | SEA | 3B | 29 | 22 | 19 | 42 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | SEA | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | SEA | 3B | 117 | 103 | 66 | 225 | 15 | 14 |
| 1993 | SEA | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SEA | 1B | 20 | 13 | 99 | 11 | 0 | 11 |
| 1994 | SEA | 3B | 48 | 43 | 25 | 98 | 8 | 5 |
| 1994 | SEA | OF | 9 | 8 | 18 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | SEA | 1B | 7 | 3 | 32 | 5 | 1 | 7 |
| 1995 | SEA | 3B | 126 | 112 | 80 | 168 | 14 | 9 |
| 1995 | SEA | OF | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | LAN | 1B | 6 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | LAN | 3B | 90 | 90 | 56 | 120 | 9 | 9 |
| 1996 | LAN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | SEA | 1B | 49 | 35 | 263 | 25 | 3 | 27 |
| 1997 | SEA | 3B | 10 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | SEA | OF | 6 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | 1B | 8 | 5 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1998 | OAK | 3B | 120 | 99 | 66 | 174 | 19 | 15 |
| 1999 | SEA | 1B | 14 | 9 | 72 | 6 | 0 | 14 |
| 1999 | SEA | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
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 |