Mike Edwards
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1980)
Mike Edwards was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Athletics, a span of 4 seasons. In 317 career games, he hit .250 with 220 hits, 2 home runs, and 49 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 154 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-10
- Last Game
- 1980-09-28
Full name: Michael Lewis Edwards
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 879 | 94 | 220 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 38 | 32 | 77 | .250 | .280 | .298 | .578 | -2,571 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 14.4% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 23.8% below league average.
Career OPS .578 vs. league average .719 across their career seasons — 19.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | PIT | NL | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | OAK | AL | 142 | 414 | 48 | 113 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 27 | 16 | 32 | .273 | .257 (+6%) | .323 (-6%) | .378 (-13%) | .702 (-10%) | -654.5 |
| 1979 | OAK | AL | 122 | 400 | 35 | 93 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 23 | 10 | 15 | 37 | .233 | .265 (-12%) | .329 (-20%) | .397 (-30%) | .727 (-25%) | -1627.6 |
| 1980 | OAK | AL | 46 | 59 | 10 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | .237 | .264 (-10%) | .326 (-23%) | .387 (-39%) | .714 (-32%) | -288.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 317 | 879 | 94 | 220 | 28 | 4 | 2 | 49 | 38 | 32 | 77 | .250 | — | — | — | — | -2,571 | ||
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 (317 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 170 | 464 | 53 | 110 | 2 | 25 | .237 |
| Away | 147 | 415 | 41 | 110 | 0 | 24 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980-09-28 | OAK | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-19 | OAK | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-06 | OAK | BAL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-05 | OAK | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-04 | OAK | BAL | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-09-03 | OAK | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-26 | OAK | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-21 | OAK | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-10 | OAK | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980-08-08 | OAK | SEA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 273 |
| Shortstop | 12 |
| Right Field | 1 |
| Designated Hitter | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles City College | Los Angeles | CA | 1972 |
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1973, 1974 |
Mike Edwards: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 10, 1977 and the final game on September 28, 1980, Mike Edwards built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the Pittsburgh Pirates (1977) and the Oakland Athletics (1978 through 1980). Edwards played primarily as a second baseman and batted and threw right-handed. Born on August 27, 1952, in Fort Lewis, WA, USA, Edwards was listed at 154 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Edwards's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Lewis Edwards.
Edwards collected 220 hits in 879 at bats across 317 games, good for a .250 batting average, plus 2 home runs, 49 RBI, and 38 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .298, for an OPS of .578. The .250 career average is close to the .263 the league hit across the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 19.5% below league average (.578 against .719). The hits column peaks at 113, in 1978. Edwards stole 27 bases in 1978, the most of any season listed. 1978 was the strongest of the full seasons by average: .273 against a league .257, a 6% edge.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Edwards
- What years did Mike Edwards play?
- Mike Edwards played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1980.
- Was Mike Edwards a pitcher?
- No. Mike Edwards was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Edwards hit?
- Mike Edwards hit 2 career home runs with 220 hits.
- What was Mike Edwards's career batting average?
- Mike Edwards batted .250 over his career, with 220 hits in 879 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Edwards have?
- Mike Edwards drove in 49 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Edwards in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Edwards has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.