Mike Easler
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1973-1987)
Mike Easler was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1987 for 6 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 15 seasons. In 1,151 career games, he hit .293 with 1,078 hits, 118 home runs, and 522 RBI. Mike Easler was an All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 9,157.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1973-09-05
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Michael Anthony Easler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,151 | 3,677 | 465 | 1,078 | 189 | 25 | 118 | 522 | 20 | 321 | 696 | .293 | .349 | .454 | .804 | 9,157 |
Career AVG .293 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +12.8% above league average.
Career OBP .349 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +7.3% above league average.
Career SLG .454 vs. league average .387 across their career seasons — +17.5% above league average.
Career OPS .804 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — +12.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | HOU | NL | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 15 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1975 | HOU | NL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1976 | CAL | AL | 21 | 54 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .241 | .255 (-6%) | .320 (-19%) | .360 (-18%) | .681 (-19%) | -179.0 |
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 10 | 18 | 3 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .444 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | PIT | NL | 55 | 54 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 8 | 13 | .278 | .265 (+5%) | .329 (+12%) | .397 (+12%) | .727 (+12%) | 133.5 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 132 | 393 | 66 | 133 | 27 | 3 | 21 | 74 | 5 | 43 | 65 | .338 | .264 (+28%) | .326 (+21%) | .387 (+50%) | .714 (+37%) | 2761.8 |
| 1981 | PIT | NL | 95 | 339 | 43 | 97 | 18 | 5 | 7 | 42 | 4 | 24 | 45 | .286 | .255 (+12%) | .320 (+2%) | .368 (+17%) | .688 (+10%) | 486.4 |
| 1982 | PIT | NL | 142 | 475 | 52 | 131 | 27 | 2 | 15 | 58 | 1 | 40 | 85 | .276 | .261 (+6%) | .324 (+4%) | .388 (+12%) | .712 (+8%) | 774.4 |
| 1983 | PIT | NL | 115 | 381 | 44 | 117 | 17 | 2 | 10 | 54 | 4 | 22 | 64 | .307 | .260 (+18%) | .324 (+7%) | .389 (+13%) | .714 (+11%) | 750.2 |
| 1984 | BOS | AL | 156 | 601 | 87 | 188 | 31 | 5 | 27 | 91 | 1 | 58 | 134 | .313 | .259 (+20%) | .322 (+16%) | .384 (+34%) | .707 (+26%) | 3151.0 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 155 | 568 | 71 | 149 | 29 | 4 | 16 | 74 | 0 | 53 | 129 | .262 | .257 (+2%) | .323 (+1%) | .390 (+5%) | .714 (+3%) | 298.7 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 146 | 490 | 64 | 148 | 26 | 2 | 14 | 78 | 3 | 49 | 87 | .302 | .257 (+17%) | .325 (+11%) | .395 (+14%) | .720 (+13%) | 1246.7 |
| 1987 | PHI | NL | 33 | 110 | 7 | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 20 | .282 | .262 (+7%) | .331 (-4%) | .415 (-17%) | .746 (-11%) | -203.5 |
| 1987 | NYA | AL | 65 | 167 | 13 | 47 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 21 | 1 | 14 | 32 | .281 | .262 (+7%) | .331 (+2%) | .415 (-6%) | .746 (-3%) | -203.5 |
| Career · 15 seasons | 1,151 | 3,677 | 465 | 1,078 | 189 | 25 | 118 | 522 | 20 | 321 | 696 | .293 | — | — | — | — | 9,017 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1151 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 581 | 1807 | 240 | 552 | 55 | 275 | .305 |
| Away | 570 | 1870 | 225 | 526 | 63 | 247 | .281 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | NYY | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-01 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-28 | NYY | BOS | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-25 | NYY | BAL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-23 | NYY | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-22 | NYY | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1987-09-20 | NYY | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-17 | NYY | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-14 | NYY | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-09 | NYY | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 29 | 29 | 256 | 29 | 7 | 21 |
| OF | 538 | 497 | 926 | 38 | 26 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | HOU | OF | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 | PIT | OF | 4 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | PIT | OF | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | PIT | OF | 119 | 110 | 201 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| 1981 | PIT | OF | 90 | 82 | 188 | 13 | 4 | 2 |
| 1982 | PIT | OF | 138 | 127 | 243 | 8 | 7 | 2 |
| 1983 | PIT | OF | 105 | 97 | 158 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 1984 | BOS | 1B | 29 | 29 | 256 | 29 | 7 | 21 |
| 1985 | BOS | OF | 20 | 20 | 32 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1986 | NYA | OF | 11 | 9 | 23 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987 | PHI | OF | 30 | 30 | 49 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1987 | NYA | OF | 15 | 14 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 29 |
| Left Field | 480 |
| Right Field | 81 |
| Designated Hitter | 434 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Player of the Week | Week of 1980-06-13 |
Salary History
Mike Easler's recorded salaries total $2,008,333 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Easler's career ran from 1973 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | PHI | NL | $700,000 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | $658,333 |
| 1985 | BOS | AL | $650,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,008,333 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 336 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Easler (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Easler: the record in brief
September 5, 1973 and October 4, 1987 bracket Mike Easler's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Houston Astros (1973 through 1975), the California Angels (1976), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1977 through 1983), the Boston Red Sox (1984 to 1985), the New York Yankees (1986 through 1987), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1987). Easler is listed as an outfielder at 6 feet, 0 inches and 190 pounds. The bio says Easler batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Easler was born on November 29, 1950, in Cleveland, OH, USA. On the record, Mike Easler was born Michael Anthony Easler.
The batting record for Easler: 1,151 games, 1,078 hits in 3,677 at bats, and a .293 average, along with 118 home runs, 522 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Easler's career OPS of .804 combines a .349 on-base mark with .454 slugging. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Easler's .293 average sits 12.8% above it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Easler
- What years did Mike Easler play?
- Mike Easler played in Major League Baseball from 1973 to 1987.
- Was Mike Easler a pitcher?
- No. Mike Easler was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Easler hit?
- Mike Easler hit 118 career home runs with 1,078 hits.
- What teams did Mike Easler play for?
- Mike Easler played for 6 teams: the Houston Astros (1973–1975), the California Angels (1976), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1977, 1979–1983), the Boston Red Sox (1984–1985), the New York Yankees (1986–1987), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1987).
- Did Mike Easler win an MVP award?
- No. Mike Easler did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Mike Easler win?
- Mike Easler was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Mike Easler's career stats?
- In 1,151 games, Mike Easler had 1,078 hits, 118 home runs, 522 RBI, 465 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .293 batting average.
- How much did Mike Easler earn in his career?
- Mike Easler's recorded salaries total $2,008,333 over 3 seasons, 1985 to 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Easler's career ran from 1973 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Mike Easler's salary?
- Mike Easler's last recorded salary was $700,000, in 1987. His highest recorded salary was $700,000, in 1987, and his lowest was $650,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1987.
- What position did Mike Easler play?
- Mike Easler played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Easler and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Easler was listed at 6 feet and 190 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Easler hit each season?
- Mike Easler's home runs by season: 0 in 1973, 0 in 1974, 0 in 1975, 0 in 1976, 1 in 1977, 2 in 1979, 21 in 1980, 7 in 1981, 15 in 1982, 10 in 1983, 27 in 1984, 16 in 1985, 14 in 1986, and 5 in 1987. His most in one season was 27, in 1984.
- What was Mike Easler's career batting average?
- Mike Easler batted .293 over his career, with 1,078 hits in 3,677 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Easler have?
- Mike Easler drove in 522 runs in his career.