Mike Epstein, baseball player, 130 home runs, 1966-1974

Mike Epstein

Born: 4/4/1943 in Bronx, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1966-09-16 | Final Game: 1974-04-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 230 lbs

Full name: Michael Peter Epstein

Biography

Mike Epstein, born in 1943, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1966 to 1974. Primarily recognized as a position player, he played a total of 907 games in Major League Baseball, showcasing his skills with a combination of power and consistency. Over the course of his career, Epstein recorded 695 hits, including 130 home runs, and accumulated 380 runs batted in (RBIs). He finished his career with a batting average of .244 and added 7 stolen bases to his statistical resume. Epstein's playing style was marked by his ability to hit for power, making him a valuable asset in the lineup during an era that leaned heavily on offensive production. He navigated the competitive landscape of the late 1960s and early 1970s, a time when the game was evolving with a greater emphasis on pitching and defense. His contributions to his teams, including the Washington Senators and the Oakland Athletics, were significant, as he helped to bring excitement and power to the field. Mike Epstein remains a notable figure in baseball history, remembered for his contributions to the game during a dynamic period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
907 2854 362 695 93 16 130 380 7 448 645 0.244 0.358 0.424 0.782 9608.5

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 37 2 4 0 0 1 1 9 11 0.108

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1972 ALCS OAK 5 16 1 3 0 0 1 1 4 5 0.188
1972 WS OAK 6 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 5 3 0.000
1971 ALCS OAK 2 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.200

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 823 805 6957 477 70 681

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 822

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of California - Berkeley Berkeley CA 1963, 1964

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1972 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 11.0 336 0
1969 Most Valuable Player AL 25th 4.0 336 0