Mike Fiore
Born: 10/11/1944 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1968-09-21 | Final Game: 1972-07-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Michael Gary Joseph Fiore
Biography
Mike Fiore, born in 1944, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1968 until 1972. Primarily serving as a position player, Fiore played in a total of 254 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 126 hits, 13 home runs, and 50 runs batted in, concluding his career with a batting average of .227. Known for his versatility on the field, Fiore contributed not only with his bat but also with his speed, finishing his career with 5 stolen bases.
Fiore's playing career came during a transformative time in baseball, as the sport was experiencing shifts in player dynamics and team strategies. While his individual statistics may not have placed him among the top performers of his era, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant. His time in the league, although brief, reflected the challenges and competition of the late 1960s and early 1970s, an era marked by the emergence of new talent and evolving gameplay.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 254 | 556 | 75 | 126 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 50 | 5 | 124 | 115 | 0.227 | 0.369 | 0.333 | 0.702 | 1108.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | BAL | AL | 6 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 107 | 339 | 53 | 93 | 14 | 1 | 12 | 35 | 4 | 84 | 63 | 0.274 | 1891.8 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 41 | 50 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0.140 | -365.1 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 25 | 72 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 24 | 0.181 | -365.1 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 51 | 62 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 12 | 14 | 0.177 | -131.9 |
| 1972 | SDP | NL | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | STL | NL | 17 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0.100 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 151 | 121 | 998 | 124 | 14 | 85 |
| OF | 17 | 9 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 4 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
| 1968 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | KCA | 1B | 91 | 88 | 696 | 94 | 10 | 54 |
| 1969 | KCA | OF | 13 | 7 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | BOS | 1B | 17 | 3 | 60 | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| 1970 | BOS | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | 1B | 20 | 18 | 131 | 15 | 2 | 11 |
| 1971 | BOS | 1B | 12 | 8 | 74 | 5 | 0 | 8 |
| 1972 | SLN | 1B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1972 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 152 |
| Left Field | 5 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 4 |