Michael Bourn
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2016)
Michael Bourn was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2016 for 6 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 11 seasons. In 1,361 career games, he hit .266 with 1,272 hits, 36 home runs, and 361 RBI. Michael Bourn was a 2-time All-Star and a 2-time Gold Glove.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-07-30
- Last Game
- 2016-10-02
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 2× Gold Glove
Full name: Michael Ray Bourn
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,361 | 4,784 | 678 | 1,272 | 191 | 69 | 36 | 361 | 341 | 445 | 1,124 | .266 | .329 | .357 | .687 | -3,663 |
Career AVG .266 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .329 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .357 vs. league average .409 across their career seasons — 12.7% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .734 across their career seasons — 6.5% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PHI | NL | 17 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 105 | 119 | 29 | 33 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 18 | 13 | 21 | .277 | .268 (+3%) | .335 (+4%) | .422 (-11%) | .758 (-4%) | -65.2 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | 138 | 467 | 57 | 107 | 10 | 4 | 5 | 29 | 41 | 37 | 111 | .229 | .263 (-13%) | .333 (-14%) | .416 (-28%) | .749 (-22%) | -1620.0 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | 157 | 606 | 97 | 173 | 27 | 12 | 3 | 35 | 61 | 63 | 140 | .285 | .262 (+9%) | .332 (+6%) | .417 (-8%) | .750 (-2%) | -94.0 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | 141 | 535 | 84 | 142 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 38 | 52 | 59 | 109 | .265 | .257 (+3%) | .325 (+5%) | .402 (-14%) | .728 (-6%) | -378.6 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | 105 | 429 | 64 | 130 | 26 | 7 | 1 | 32 | 39 | 38 | 90 | .303 | .255 (+19%) | .320 (+13%) | .399 (+1%) | .719 (+6%) | 588.4 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 53 | 227 | 30 | 63 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 18 | 22 | 15 | 50 | .278 | .255 (+9%) | .320 (avg) | .399 (-12%) | .719 (-6%) | 588.4 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 155 | 624 | 96 | 171 | 26 | 10 | 9 | 57 | 42 | 70 | 155 | .274 | .254 (+8%) | .318 (+9%) | .405 (-4%) | .724 (+2%) | 401.1 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | 130 | 525 | 75 | 138 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 50 | 23 | 40 | 132 | .263 | .253 (+4%) | .317 (-1%) | .396 (-9%) | .714 (-5%) | -439.4 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | 106 | 444 | 57 | 114 | 17 | 10 | 3 | 28 | 10 | 35 | 114 | .257 | .251 (+2%) | .313 (avg) | .386 (-7%) | .700 (-4%) | -265.2 |
| 2015 | CLE | AL | 95 | 289 | 29 | 71 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 13 | 29 | 76 | .246 | .254 (-3%) | .316 (-1%) | .404 (-27%) | .721 (-16%) | -646.2 |
| 2015 | ATL | NL | 46 | 136 | 10 | 30 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 17 | 31 | .221 | .254 (-13%) | .316 (-4%) | .404 (-36%) | .721 (-22%) | -646.2 |
| 2016 | ARI | NL | 89 | 329 | 43 | 86 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 30 | 13 | 22 | 83 | .261 | .255 (+2%) | .321 (-5%) | .417 (-13%) | .738 (-10%) | -525.0 |
| 2016 | BAL | AL | 24 | 46 | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 9 | .283 | — | — | — | — | -525.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,361 | 4,784 | 678 | 1,272 | 191 | 69 | 36 | 361 | 341 | 445 | 1,124 | .266 | — | — | — | — | -3,627 | ||
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 (1361 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 679 | 2314 | 348 | 627 | 16 | 169 | .271 |
| Away | 682 | 2470 | 330 | 645 | 20 | 192 | .261 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-10-02 | BAL | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-10-01 | BAL | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016-09-30 | BAL | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016-09-29 | BAL | TOR | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 2016-09-28 | BAL | TOR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-27 | BAL | TOR | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-25 | BAL | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-24 | BAL | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-23 | BAL | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2016-09-19 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1310 | 1143 | 2844 | 61 | 29 | 12 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | PHI | OF | 15 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | PHI | OF | 90 | 15 | 76 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | HOU | OF | 130 | 111 | 291 | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 2009 | HOU | OF | 154 | 150 | 371 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 2010 | HOU | OF | 138 | 133 | 359 | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 | HOU | OF | 103 | 101 | 256 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011 | ATL | OF | 53 | 53 | 111 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | ATL | OF | 153 | 151 | 383 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2013 | CLE | OF | 128 | 124 | 272 | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 | CLE | OF | 105 | 104 | 235 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | CLE | OF | 89 | 80 | 182 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 2015 | ATL | OF | 42 | 35 | 91 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 | ARI | OF | 86 | 75 | 188 | 4 | 7 | 0 |
| 2016 | BAL | OF | 24 | 11 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 130 |
| Center Field | 1159 |
| Right Field | 44 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Gold Glove | OF |
| 2009 | Gold Glove | OF |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | CLE | AL | $13,500,000 |
| 2014 | CLE | AL | $13,500,000 |
| 2013 | CLE | AL | $7,000,000 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | $6,845,000 |
| 2011 | HOU | NL | $4,400,000 |
| 2010 | HOU | NL | $2,400,000 |
| 2009 | HOU | NL | $434,500 |
| 2008 | HOU | NL | $396,000 |
| 2007 | PHI | NL | $380,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $48,855,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Houston | Houston | TX | 2001, 2002, 2003 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 18th | 12.0 | 448 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Michael Bourn (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Michael Bourn: the record in brief
Michael Bourn's major league career runs from a debut on July 30, 2006 to a final game on October 2, 2016. Club by club, the record runs the Philadelphia Phillies (2006 to 2007), the Houston Astros (2008 to 2011), the Atlanta Braves (2011 through 2015), the Cleveland Indians (2013 through 2015), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2016), and the Baltimore Orioles (2016). Born on December 27, 1982, in Houston, TX, USA, Bourn is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Bourn's listed size is 190 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The given name on file is Michael Ray Bourn.
Across 1,361 games at the plate, Bourn's career line reads 1,272 hits in 4,784 at bats for a .266 average; the totals also include 36 home runs, 361 RBI, and 341 stolen bases. Bourn got on base at a .329 rate and slugged .357 (.687 OPS). Against a .259 league average for those years, Bourn's .266 average was near the norm. The OPS comparison is .687 to a league .734, 6.5% below average. Bourn collected a career-high 173 hits in 2009.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Bourn
- What years did Michael Bourn play?
- Michael Bourn played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2016.
- Was Michael Bourn a pitcher?
- No. Michael Bourn was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Michael Bourn hit?
- Michael Bourn hit 36 career home runs with 1272 hits.
- What was Michael Bourn's career batting average?
- Michael Bourn batted .266 over his career, with 1,272 hits in 4,784 at bats.
- How many RBI did Michael Bourn have?
- Michael Bourn drove in 361 runs in his career.
- Is Michael Bourn in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Bourn has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.