Mike Brumley
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1987-1995)
Mike Brumley was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1995 for 6 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 9 seasons. In 295 career games, he hit .206 with 131 hits, 3 home runs, and 38 RBI.
- 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/15/2024 in Edwards, MS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1987-06-16
- Last Game
- 1995-10-01
Full name: Anthony Michael Brumley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 295 | 635 | 78 | 131 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 38 | 20 | 46 | 136 | .206 | .261 | .272 | .534 | -2,201 |
Career AVG .206 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 20.9% below league average.
Career OBP .261 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.
Career SLG .272 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 31.4% below league average.
Career OPS .534 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 26.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CHN | NL | 39 | 104 | 8 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 30 | .202 | .262 (-23%) | .331 (-17%) | .415 (-31%) | .746 (-24%) | -421.2 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 92 | 212 | 33 | 42 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 14 | 45 | .198 | .254 (-22%) | .319 (-21%) | .375 (-32%) | .694 (-27%) | -883.9 |
| 1990 | SEA | AL | 62 | 147 | 19 | 33 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 10 | 22 | .224 | .257 (-13%) | .324 (-16%) | .385 (-19%) | .710 (-18%) | -440.2 |
| 1991 | BOS | AL | 63 | 118 | 16 | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 22 | .212 | .255 (-17%) | .323 (-15%) | .384 (-34%) | .708 (-25%) | -455.3 |
| 1992 | BOS | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | HOU | NL | 8 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | OAK | AL | 11 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .240 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | HOU | NL | 18 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | .056 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 295 | 635 | 78 | 131 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 38 | 20 | 46 | 136 | .206 | — | — | — | — | -2,201 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (295 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 151 | 322 | 37 | 65 | 1 | 20 | .202 |
| Away | 144 | 313 | 41 | 66 | 2 | 18 | .211 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995-10-01 | HOU | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-28 | HOU | CHC | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-24 | HOU | STL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-19 | HOU | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-16 | HOU | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-15 | HOU | WSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-13 | HOU | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995-09-09 | HOU | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-06 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995-09-04 | HOU | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 42 | 23 | 51 | 87 | 7 | 23 |
| 3B | 37 | 16 | 13 | 37 | 9 | 4 |
| OF | 17 | 6 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 159 | 122 | 168 | 379 | 16 | 69 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | CHN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | CHN | SS | 34 | 30 | 43 | 93 | 5 | 24 |
| 1989 | DET | 2B | 24 | 16 | 31 | 51 | 6 | 10 |
| 1989 | DET | 3B | 11 | 6 | 0 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | DET | OF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | DET | SS | 42 | 35 | 48 | 96 | 3 | 13 |
| 1990 | SEA | 2B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1990 | SEA | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | SEA | SS | 47 | 39 | 58 | 111 | 3 | 23 |
| 1991 | BOS | 2B | 7 | 4 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 8 |
| 1991 | BOS | 3B | 17 | 6 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1991 | BOS | OF | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | BOS | SS | 31 | 18 | 19 | 76 | 5 | 9 |
| 1993 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | HOU | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | 2B | 4 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 1994 | OAK | 3B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | OF | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | OAK | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | OF | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | HOU | SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Second Base | 42 |
| Third Base | 37 |
| Shortstop | 159 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 11 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $120,000 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | $75,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $195,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1981, 1982, 1983 |
Mike Brumley: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 16, 1987 and the final game on October 1, 1995, Mike Brumley built the record summarized on this page. By club, Brumley's seasons break down as the Chicago Cubs (1987), the Detroit Tigers (1989), the Seattle Mariners (1990), the Boston Red Sox (1991 to 1992), the Houston Astros (1993 through 1995), and the Oakland Athletics (1994). Brumley, born on April 9, 1962, in Oklahoma City, OK, USA, is listed as a shortstop and switch-hit and threw right-handed. The bio gives 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Brumley died on June 15, 2024, in Edwards, MS, USA. Brumley's full given name, per the bio, is Anthony Michael Brumley.
In 295 games and 635 at bats, Brumley batted .206 with 131 hits, along with 3 home runs, 38 RBI, and 20 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .261 clip and slugging .272, Brumley finished with a .534 OPS. The league as a whole hit .261 across Brumley's seasons, which puts the .206 career mark 20.9% below average. The OPS comparison is .534 to a league .726, 26.4% below average. The hits column peaks at 42, in 1989.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Brumley
- What years did Mike Brumley play?
- Mike Brumley played in Major League Baseball from 1987 to 1995.
- Was Mike Brumley a pitcher?
- No. Mike Brumley was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Mike Brumley hit?
- Mike Brumley hit 3 career home runs with 131 hits.
- What was Mike Brumley's career batting average?
- Mike Brumley batted .206 over his career, with 131 hits in 635 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Brumley have?
- Mike Brumley drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Brumley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Brumley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.