Mike Edwards
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2006)
Mike Edwards was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2006 for the Athletics, the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 4 seasons. In 106 career games, he hit .243 with 63 hits, 3 home runs, and 15 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-09-20
- Last Game
- 2006-07-01
Full name: Michael Donald Edwards
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 106 | 259 | 24 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 40 | .243 | .300 | .328 | .628 | -567 |
Career AVG .243 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .328 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 22.7% below league average.
Career OPS .628 vs. league average .757 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | OAK | AL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2005 | LAN | NL | 88 | 239 | 23 | 59 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 16 | 34 | .247 | .264 (-7%) | .330 (-9%) | .418 (-19%) | .749 (-15%) | -567.2 |
| 2006 | PIT | NL | 14 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 106 | 259 | 24 | 63 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 1 | 19 | 40 | .243 | — | — | — | — | -567 | ||
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 (106 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 57 | 126 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 9 | .206 |
| Away | 49 | 133 | 16 | 37 | 2 | 6 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-07-01 | PIT | DET | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-30 | PIT | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-29 | PIT | CHW | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-28 | PIT | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-05-27 | PIT | HOU | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-05-24 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-05-23 | PIT | AZ | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006-05-18 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-30 | PIT | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-04-24 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 42 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 34 |
| Right Field | 3 |
| Designated Hitter | 4 |
Mike Edwards: the record in brief
Mike Edwards played a first major league game on September 20, 2003 and a last one on July 1, 2006. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (2003), the Los Angeles Dodgers (2005), and the Pittsburgh Pirates (2006). At 6'1" and 180 pounds, Edwards is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Edwards both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is November 24, 1976, in Goshen, NY, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Donald.
The batting record for Edwards: 106 games, 63 hits in 259 at bats, and a .243 average; the totals also include 3 home runs and 15 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .300 and .328 give Edwards a career OPS of .628. Set against a .266 league average for the same years, Edwards's .243 average sits 8.6% below it. The OPS comparison is .628 to a league .757, 17.1% below average. Edwards collected a career-high 59 hits in 2005. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .247 in 2005, did not top the league's .264.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Edwards
- What years did Mike Edwards play?
- Mike Edwards played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2006.
- Was Mike Edwards a pitcher?
- No. Mike Edwards was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Edwards hit?
- Mike Edwards hit 3 career home runs with 63 hits.
- What was Mike Edwards's career batting average?
- Mike Edwards batted .243 over his career, with 63 hits in 259 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Edwards have?
- Mike Edwards drove in 15 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.