Mike Durant
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996)
Mike Durant was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1996 for the Minnesota Twins. In 40 career games, he hit .210 with 17 hits and 5 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-04-03
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: Michael Joseph Durant
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 | 81 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | .210 | .293 | .247 | .540 | -392 |
Career AVG .210 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 22.2% below league average.
Career OBP .293 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 13.8% below league average.
Career SLG .247 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career OPS .540 vs. league average .767 across their career seasons — 29.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 40 | 81 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | .210 | .269 (-22%) | .340 (-14%) | .426 (-42%) | .767 (-30%) | -391.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 40 | 81 | 15 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 15 | .210 | — | — | — | — | -392 | ||
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 (40 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 34 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .206 |
| Away | 21 | 47 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 2 | .213 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | MIN | CHW | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-25 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-10 | MIN | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-08-01 | MIN | BAL | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996-07-30 | MIN | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-28 | MIN | BOS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1996-07-25 | MIN | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-07-24 | MIN | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-22 | MIN | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-07-21 | MIN | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 37 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Ohio State University | Columbus | OH | 1989, 1990, 1991 |
Mike Durant: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 3, 1996 and the final game on September 29, 1996, Mike Durant built the record summarized on this page. All of the seasons listed were played for the Minnesota Twins. At 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame, Durant is listed as a catcher. The bio says Durant threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is September 14, 1969, in Columbus, OH, USA. Durant's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Joseph Durant.
The batting record for Durant: 40 games, 17 hits in 81 at bats, and a .210 average, plus 5 runs batted in. Durant got on base at a .293 rate and slugged .247 (.540 OPS). Measured against the leagues Durant played in, the .210 career average compares with a .270 league average over the same seasons, 22.2% below the league. Durant's lone season row is 1996 with the Minnesota Twins: 40 games, 17 hits in 81 at bats. That year the league hit .269, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
The position breakdown shows 37 games, all at catcher. Fielding behind the plate produced 183 putouts and 13 assists against 5 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Durant
- Was Mike Durant a pitcher?
- No. Mike Durant was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Durant hit?
- Mike Durant hit 0 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was Mike Durant's career batting average?
- Mike Durant batted .210 over his career, with 17 hits in 81 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Durant have?
- Mike Durant drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Durant in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Durant has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Mike Durant play for?
- Mike Durant played for the Minnesota Twins.