Mike Figga
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-1999)
Mike Figga was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999 for the New York Yankees and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 3 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .213 with 20 hits, 1 home runs, and 5 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-16
- Last Game
- 1999-10-03
Full name: Michael Anthony Figga
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 94 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 31 | .213 | .227 | .287 | .514 | -472 |
Career AVG .213 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.
Career OBP .227 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 33.1% below league average.
Career SLG .287 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 32.3% below league average.
Career OPS .514 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 32.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NYA | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | NYA | AL | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 41 | 86 | 12 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 27 | .221 | .271 (-19%) | .344 (-32%) | .433 (-30%) | .778 (-31%) | 0.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 46 | 94 | 13 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 31 | .213 | — | — | — | — | 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 (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 27 | 54 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 3 | .130 |
| Away | 19 | 40 | 8 | 13 | 1 | 2 | .325 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999-10-03 | BAL | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1999-10-01 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999-09-30 | BAL | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999-09-28 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-25 | BAL | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-23 | BAL | OAK | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999-09-21 | BAL | TEX | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-14 | BAL | OAK | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-13 | BAL | SEA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999-09-12 | BAL | SEA | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 45 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $203,650 |
| 1999 | NYA | AL | $203,650 |
| Total Career Earnings | $407,300 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Florida Community College | Ocala | FL | 1989 |
Mike Figga: the record in brief
September 16, 1997 and October 3, 1999 bracket Mike Figga's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the New York Yankees (1997 to 1999) and the Baltimore Orioles (1999). Listed as a catcher, Figga threw and hit right-handed. Height and weight on file: 6 feet, 0 inches and 200 pounds. Figga was born on July 31, 1970, in Tampa, FL, USA. Figga's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Anthony Figga.
The batting record for Figga: 46 games, 20 hits in 94 at bats, and a .213 average, plus 1 home run and 5 runs batted in. Figga's career OPS of .514 combines a .227 on-base mark with .287 slugging. Set against a .268 league average for the same years, Figga's .213 average sits 20.6% below it. The highest hit total in a season was 19, in 1999. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 1999, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Figga
- What years did Mike Figga play?
- Mike Figga played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 1999.
- Was Mike Figga a pitcher?
- No. Mike Figga was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Figga hit?
- Mike Figga hit 1 career home runs with 20 hits.
- What was Mike Figga's career batting average?
- Mike Figga batted .213 over his career, with 20 hits in 94 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Figga have?
- Mike Figga drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Figga in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Figga has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.