Mike Fischlin
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1987)
Mike Fischlin was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1987 for 4 teams, including the Houston Astros, a span of 11 seasons. In 517 career games, he hit .220 with 207 hits, 3 home runs, and 68 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-03
- Last Game
- 1987-05-11
Full name: Michael Thomas Fischlin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 517 | 941 | 109 | 207 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 68 | 24 | 92 | 142 | .220 | .291 | .273 | .565 | -2,633 |
Career AVG .220 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 10.4% below league average.
Career SLG .273 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.
Career OPS .565 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 21.2% 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 | HOU | NL | 13 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | HOU | NL | 44 | 86 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 9 | .116 | .257 (-55%) | .323 (-49%) | .378 (-66%) | .702 (-58%) | -772.3 |
| 1980 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CLE | AL | 22 | 43 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 6 | .233 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CLE | AL | 112 | 276 | 34 | 74 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 9 | 34 | 36 | .268 | .261 (+3%) | .324 (+8%) | .388 (-18%) | .712 (-6%) | -138.3 |
| 1983 | CLE | AL | 95 | 225 | 31 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 9 | 26 | 32 | .209 | .260 (-20%) | .324 (-9%) | .389 (-29%) | .714 (-20%) | -676.4 |
| 1984 | CLE | AL | 85 | 133 | 17 | 30 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 12 | 20 | .226 | .259 (-13%) | .322 (-10%) | .384 (-20%) | .707 (-16%) | -316.3 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | 73 | 60 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | .200 | .257 (-22%) | .323 (-19%) | .390 (-23%) | .714 (-21%) | -211.1 |
| 1986 | NYA | AL | 71 | 102 | 9 | 21 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 29 | .206 | .257 (-20%) | .325 (-20%) | .395 (-43%) | .720 (-32%) | -518.2 |
| 1987 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 517 | 941 | 109 | 207 | 29 | 6 | 3 | 68 | 24 | 92 | 142 | .220 | — | — | — | — | -2,633 | ||
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 (517 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 247 | 396 | 53 | 100 | 2 | 33 | .253 |
| Away | 270 | 545 | 56 | 107 | 1 | 35 | .196 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-05-11 | ATL | WSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-29 | NYY | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-28 | NYY | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-27 | NYY | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-20 | NYY | DET | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-17 | NYY | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-14 | NYY | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-13 | NYY | BOS | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-11 | NYY | TOR | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-09-03 | NYY | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2B | 191 | 121 | 322 | 394 | 20 | 93 |
| 3B | 32 | 1 | 8 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 268 | 180 | 298 | 534 | 36 | 96 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | HOU | SS | 12 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 0 | 1 |
| 1978 | HOU | SS | 41 | 29 | 49 | 67 | 9 | 11 |
| 1980 | HOU | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CLE | 2B | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1981 | CLE | SS | 19 | 13 | 29 | 35 | 3 | 7 |
| 1982 | CLE | 2B | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | CLE | 3B | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CLE | SS | 101 | 87 | 136 | 253 | 12 | 42 |
| 1983 | CLE | 2B | 71 | 56 | 151 | 179 | 12 | 46 |
| 1983 | CLE | 3B | 4 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1983 | CLE | SS | 15 | 14 | 16 | 41 | 1 | 12 |
| 1984 | CLE | 2B | 55 | 40 | 90 | 115 | 4 | 25 |
| 1984 | CLE | 3B | 17 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1984 | CLE | SS | 15 | 5 | 11 | 20 | 3 | 5 |
| 1985 | CLE | 1B | 6 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | 2B | 31 | 13 | 44 | 59 | 1 | 15 |
| 1985 | CLE | 3B | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | CLE | SS | 22 | 5 | 20 | 28 | 3 | 5 |
| 1986 | NYA | 2B | 27 | 11 | 30 | 34 | 2 | 5 |
| 1986 | NYA | SS | 42 | 24 | 33 | 73 | 5 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 192 |
| Third Base | 32 |
| Shortstop | 266 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Mike Fischlin's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fischlin's career ran from 1977 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | NYA | AL | $200,000 |
| 1985 | CLE | AL | $190,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $390,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosumnes River College | Sacramento | CA | 1974, 1975 |
Mike Fischlin: the record in brief
September 3, 1977 and May 11, 1987 bracket Mike Fischlin's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Houston Astros (1977 through 1980), the Cleveland Indians (1981 to 1985), the New York Yankees (1986), and the Atlanta Braves (1987). Fischlin played primarily as a shortstop and both batted and threw right-handed. Born on September 13, 1955, in Sacramento, CA, USA, Fischlin was listed at 6 feet, 1 inch and 165 pounds. On the record, Mike Fischlin was born Michael Thomas Fischlin.
Across 517 games at the plate, Fischlin's career line reads 207 hits in 941 at bats for a .220 average, plus 3 homers, 68 RBI, and 24 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .291 and .273 give Fischlin a career OPS of .565. Over the seasons Fischlin played, league hitters batted .260; the .220 career figure is 15.5% below that. The OPS comparison is .565 to a league .716, 21.2% below average. The hits column peaks at 74, in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Fischlin
- What years did Mike Fischlin play?
- Mike Fischlin played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1987.
- Was Mike Fischlin a pitcher?
- No. Mike Fischlin was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Mike Fischlin hit?
- Mike Fischlin hit 3 career home runs with 207 hits.
- What teams did Mike Fischlin play for?
- Mike Fischlin played for 4 teams: the Houston Astros (1977–1978, 1980), the Cleveland Indians (1981–1985), the New York Yankees (1986), and the Atlanta Braves (1987).
- What were Mike Fischlin's career stats?
- In 517 games, Mike Fischlin had 207 hits, 3 home runs, 68 RBI, 109 runs, and 24 stolen bases, with a .220 batting average.
- How much did Mike Fischlin earn in his career?
- Mike Fischlin's recorded salaries total $390,000 over 2 seasons, 1985 to 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fischlin's career ran from 1977 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1987.
- What was Mike Fischlin's salary?
- Mike Fischlin's last recorded salary was $200,000, in 1986. His highest recorded salary was $200,000, in 1986, and his lowest was $190,000, in 1985. The Salary History table lists each season from 1985 to 1986.
- What position did Mike Fischlin play?
- Mike Fischlin played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Fischlin and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Fischlin was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Fischlin hit each season?
- Mike Fischlin's home runs by season: 0 in 1977, 0 in 1978, 0 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 0 in 1982, 2 in 1983, 1 in 1984, 0 in 1985, and 0 in 1986. His most in one season was 2, in 1983.
- What was Mike Fischlin's career batting average?
- Mike Fischlin batted .220 over his career, with 207 hits in 941 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Fischlin have?
- Mike Fischlin drove in 68 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Fischlin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Fischlin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.