Mike Devereaux, baseball player, 105 home runs, 1987-1998

Mike Devereaux

Born: 4/10/1963 in Casper, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-09-02 | Final Game: 1998-04-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Devereaux

Biography

Mike Devereaux, born in 1963, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1987 to 1998. A versatile position player, Devereaux played in a total of 1,086 games, amassing 949 hits and 105 home runs. He demonstrated a strong ability to drive in runs, finishing his career with 480 RBIs, while also showcasing his speed on the bases with 85 stolen bases. With a batting average of .254, he contributed significantly to the teams he played for, particularly during the late 1980s and 1990s. Devereaux is perhaps best remembered for his standout performance in the postseason, where he earned the NLCS MVP award, highlighting his ability to excel under pressure. Throughout his career, he played in an era marked by the evolving role of power hitters and the increasing emphasis on speed and athleticism in the game. His contributions on the field not only reflected his individual talent but also made him a valuable asset to his teams, leaving a lasting impact on baseball during his tenure.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1086 3740 491 949 170 33 105 480 85 296 635 0.254 0.308 0.401 0.709 -1740.2

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
20 25 3 6 1 0 1 6 3 4 0.240

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1996 ALCS BAL 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
1996 ALDS1 BAL 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1995 NLDS1 ATL 4 5 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.200
1995 WS ATL 5 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 2 1 0.250
1995 NLCS ATL 4 13 2 4 1 0 1 5 1 2 0.308

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1040 885 2410 44 29 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 70
Center Field 774
Right Field 227
Designated Hitter 19

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1995 NLCS MVP
1992 Player of the Week Week of 1992-06-20
1992 TSN All-Star OF
1990 Player of the Week Week of 1990-07-28

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1998 LAN NL $250,000
1997 TEX AL $250,000
1996 BAL AL $900,000
1995 CHA AL $1,350,000
1994 BAL AL $3,375,000
1993 BAL AL $3,025,000
1992 BAL AL $1,025,000
1991 BAL AL $210,000
1990 BAL AL $145,000
1989 BAL AL $80,000
Total Career Earnings $10,610,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 1984, 1985
Mesa Community College Mesa AZ 1982, 1983

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1992 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 109.0 392 0