Mike Eden
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1978)
Mike Eden was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1978 for the Atlanta Braves and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 15 career games, he hit .080 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-08-02
- Last Game
- 1978-09-11
Full name: Edward Michael Eden
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .080 | .207 | .080 | .287 | 0 |
Career AVG .080 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.
Career OBP .207 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 35.7% below league average.
Career SLG .080 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 78.4% below league average.
Career OPS .287 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 58.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | ATL | NL | 5 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CHA | AL | 10 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .118 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 15 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .080 | — | — | — | — | 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 (15 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 |
| Away | 7 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978-09-11 | CHW | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-09 | CHW | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-06 | CHW | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-02 | CHW | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-09-01 | CHW | BAL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-30 | CHW | BAL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-23 | CHW | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978-04-22 | CHW | TOR | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1978-04-21 | CHW | TOR | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1978-04-17 | CHW | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 6 |
| Shortstop | 5 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1971, 1972 |
Mike Eden: the record in brief
August 2, 1976 and September 11, 1978 bracket Mike Eden's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Eden played for the Atlanta Braves (1976) and the Chicago White Sox (1978). Born on May 22, 1949, in Fort Clayton, CZ, USA, Eden is listed as a second baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5-foot-10 and 170 pounds. Mike Eden was the playing name; the full given name is Edward Michael.
Eden finished with 2 hits from 25 at bats in 15 games, which works out to .080, adding 1 runs batted in. The league as a whole hit .257 across Eden's seasons, which puts the .080 career mark 68.8% below average. By OPS the gap is 58.5% below league average (.287 against .692). Eden collected a career-high 2 hits in 1978.
The college table lists Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1971 and 1972. The game-log section draws on 15 games of Retrosheet box scores for Eden.
The position table credits Eden with 6 games at second base and also lists 5 at shortstop.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Eden
- What years did Mike Eden play?
- Mike Eden played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1978.
- Was Mike Eden a pitcher?
- No. Mike Eden was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Eden hit?
- Mike Eden hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Mike Eden play for?
- Mike Eden played for 2 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1976) and the Chicago White Sox (1978).
- What were Mike Eden's career stats?
- In 15 games, Mike Eden had 2 hits, 1 RBI, and 1 runs, with a .080 batting average.
- What position did Mike Eden play?
- Mike Eden played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Eden and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Eden was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Mike Eden's career batting average?
- Mike Eden batted .080 over his career, with 2 hits in 25 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Eden have?
- Mike Eden drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Eden in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Eden has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.