Mike Cubbage
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1974-1981)
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 8/10/2024 in Sunset, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1974-04-07
- Last Game
- 1981-10-03
Full name: Michael Lee Cubbage
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 703 | 1,951 | 218 | 503 | 74 | 20 | 34 | 251 | 6 | 215 | 233 | .258 | .330 | .369 | .699 | 163 |
Career AVG .258 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .369 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .699 vs. league average .706 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | TEX | AL | 9 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | TEX | AL | 58 | 143 | 12 | 32 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 0 | 18 | 14 | .224 | .257 (-13%) | .327 (-7%) | .374 (-7%) | .701 (-7%) | -160.0 |
| 1976 | TEX | AL | 14 | 32 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | .219 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 104 | 342 | 40 | 89 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 49 | 1 | 42 | 37 | .260 | .255 (+2%) | .320 (+8%) | .360 (+3%) | .681 (+5%) | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 129 | 417 | 60 | 110 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 55 | 1 | 37 | 49 | .264 | .264 (avg) | .329 (-2%) | .401 (-3%) | .730 (-3%) | -199.2 |
| 1978 | MIN | AL | 125 | 394 | 40 | 111 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 40 | 44 | .282 | .257 (+9%) | .323 (+8%) | .378 (+6%) | .702 (+7%) | 529.9 |
| 1979 | MIN | AL | 94 | 243 | 26 | 67 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 1 | 39 | 26 | .276 | .265 (+4%) | .329 (+12%) | .397 (-12%) | .727 (-1%) | 88.5 |
| 1980 | MIN | AL | 103 | 285 | 29 | 70 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 42 | 0 | 23 | 37 | .246 | .264 (-7%) | .326 (-8%) | .387 (-7%) | .714 (-7%) | -331.2 |
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 67 | 80 | 9 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 15 | .212 | .255 (-17%) | .320 (-10%) | .368 (-12%) | .688 (-11%) | -142.5 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 703 | 1,951 | 218 | 503 | 74 | 20 | 34 | 251 | 6 | 215 | 233 | .258 | — | — | — | — | -215 | ||
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 (703 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 353 | 921 | 115 | 243 | 18 | 128 | .264 |
| Away | 350 | 1030 | 103 | 260 | 16 | 123 | .252 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981-10-03 | NYN | WSN | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-10-02 | NYN | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-10-01 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-30 | NYN | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-28 | NYN | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1981-09-27 | NYN | WSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981-09-26 | NYN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-25 | NYN | WSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1981-09-24 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981-09-23 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 73 | 59 | 516 | 44 | 2 | 56 |
| 2B | 53 | 37 | 90 | 132 | 9 | 34 |
| 3B | 454 | 392 | 296 | 884 | 59 | 91 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | TEX | 2B | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| 1974 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | TEX | 2B | 37 | 32 | 67 | 111 | 7 | 24 |
| 1975 | TEX | 3B | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | TEX | 2B | 5 | 4 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1976 | TEX | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MIN | 2B | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | MIN | 3B | 99 | 91 | 71 | 209 | 18 | 22 |
| 1977 | MIN | 3B | 126 | 110 | 90 | 266 | 18 | 29 |
| 1978 | MIN | 2B | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | MIN | 3B | 115 | 100 | 65 | 233 | 9 | 24 |
| 1979 | MIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | MIN | 3B | 63 | 55 | 34 | 94 | 10 | 9 |
| 1980 | MIN | 1B | 72 | 59 | 512 | 44 | 2 | 56 |
| 1980 | MIN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 1980 | MIN | 3B | 32 | 22 | 29 | 54 | 2 | 6 |
| 1981 | NYN | 3B | 12 | 11 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 74 |
| Second Base | 53 |
| Third Base | 452 |
| Designated Hitter | 35 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Virginia | Charlottesville | VA | 1969, 1970, 1971 |
Most Similar Players
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Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Cubbage
- What years did Mike Cubbage play?
- Mike Cubbage played in Major League Baseball from 1974 to 1981.
- Was Mike Cubbage a pitcher?
- No. Mike Cubbage was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Cubbage hit?
- Mike Cubbage hit 34 career home runs with 503 hits.