Mike Cervenak
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2008)
Mike Cervenak was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 2008 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 10 career games, he hit .154 with 2 hits and 1 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2008-07-11
- Last Game
- 2008-09-28
Full name: Michael Christopher Cervenak
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .154 | .154 | .154 | .308 | 0 |
Career AVG .154 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 41.7% below league average.
Career OBP .154 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 53.8% below league average.
Career SLG .154 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.
Career OPS .308 vs. league average .749 across their career seasons — 58.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | PHI | NL | 10 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 10 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .154 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (10 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
| Away | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-09-28 | PHI | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-09-19 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-09-03 | PHI | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-14 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-13 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-11 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-08-09 | PHI | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-06 | PHI | MIA | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-08-05 | PHI | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-11 | PHI | AZ | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Ann Arbor | MI | 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Mike Cervenak: the record in brief
Mike Cervenak played a first major league game on July 11, 2008 and a last one on September 28, 2008. Cervenak's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Phillies. The bio lists Cervenak as a third baseman who batted and threw right-handed. Cervenak is listed at 195 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. The birth record reads August 17, 1976, in Trenton, MI, USA. Mike Cervenak was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Christopher.
Across 10 games at the plate, Cervenak's career line reads 2 hits in 13 at bats for a .154 average, adding 1 RBI. Measured against the leagues Cervenak played in, the .154 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 41.7% below the league. In OPS terms, Cervenak's .308 stands 58.9% below the league's .749. Cervenak's lone season row is 2008 with the Philadelphia Phillies: 10 games, 2 hits in 13 at bats.
The college table lists University of Michigan in 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999. Retrosheet box scores cover 10 of Cervenak's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
Every defensive appearance on record for Cervenak, 2 games, came at third base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Cervenak
- Was Mike Cervenak a pitcher?
- No. Mike Cervenak was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Cervenak hit?
- Mike Cervenak hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Mike Cervenak play for?
- Mike Cervenak played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (2008).
- What were Mike Cervenak's career stats?
- In 10 games, Mike Cervenak had 2 hits and 1 RBI, with a .154 batting average.
- What position did Mike Cervenak play?
- Mike Cervenak played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Cervenak and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Cervenak was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 195 pounds.
- What was Mike Cervenak's career batting average?
- Mike Cervenak batted .154 over his career, with 2 hits in 13 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Cervenak have?
- Mike Cervenak drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Cervenak in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Cervenak has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.