Mike Busch
Born: 7/7/1968 in Davenport, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-08-30 | Final Game: 1996-08-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 245 lbs
Full name: Michael Anthony Busch
Biography
Mike Busch, born in 1968, was a professional baseball player who enjoyed a career in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1996. Primarily serving as a position player, Busch made a notable impact during his time on the field, participating in 206 games. He recorded a total of 159 hits, demonstrating his ability to make contact and contribute offensively to his teams. With a career batting average of .255, he showed flashes of power, hitting 41 home runs and driving in 113 runs, which underscored his potential as a middle-of-the-order hitter.
Busch's playing style was characterized by a blend of power and patience, as he combined his ability to hit for average with a knack for driving in runs. While his career was relatively short-lived, he left an impression during the mid-1990s, a period marked by a transition in baseball towards more power-centric play. Additionally, his contribution on the base paths included 4 stolen bases, showcasing his versatility as a player. Although Busch's time in the majors was brief, his achievements reflect a solid career in a competitive era of baseball.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 100 | 11 | 22 | 4 | 0 | 7 | 23 | 0 | 5 | 40 | 0.220 | 0.257 | 0.470 | 0.727 | -209.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAD | NL | 13 | 17 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | LAD | NL | 38 | 83 | 8 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 0 | 5 | 33 | 0.217 | -209.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 3B | 33 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAN | 1B | 2 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | LAN | 3B | 10 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | LAN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | LAN | 3B | 23 | 18 | 16 | 25 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 33 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | LAN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iowa State University | Ames | IA | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 |