Mike Fontenot
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2012)
Mike Fontenot was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2012 for the Chicago Cubs, the San Francisco Giants, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 582 career games, he hit .265 with 374 hits, 27 home runs, and 163 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-04-13
- Last Game
- 2012-07-29
Full name: Michael Eugene Fontenot
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 1,413 | 175 | 374 | 86 | 13 | 27 | 163 | 17 | 140 | 289 | .265 | .332 | .401 | .734 | -91 |
Career AVG .265 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .332 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .401 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .740 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | CHN | NL | 7 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHN | NL | 86 | 234 | 32 | 65 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 29 | 5 | 22 | 43 | .278 | .268 (+4%) | .335 (avg) | .422 (-5%) | .758 (-3%) | -129.8 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | 119 | 243 | 42 | 74 | 22 | 1 | 9 | 40 | 2 | 34 | 51 | .305 | .263 (+15%) | .333 (+19%) | .416 (+24%) | .749 (+21%) | 1111.7 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | 135 | 377 | 38 | 89 | 22 | 2 | 9 | 43 | 4 | 35 | 83 | .236 | .262 (-10%) | .332 (-10%) | .417 (-10%) | .750 (-10%) | -664.8 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | 75 | 169 | 14 | 48 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 20 | 1 | 10 | 28 | .284 | .257 (+10%) | .325 (+2%) | .402 (avg) | .728 (+1%) | -6.8 |
| 2010 | SFN | NL | 28 | 71 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 13 | .282 | .257 (+9%) | .325 (+1%) | .402 (-23%) | .728 (-12%) | -6.8 |
| 2011 | SFN | NL | 85 | 220 | 22 | 50 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 5 | 25 | 48 | .227 | .255 (-11%) | .320 (-5%) | .399 (-5%) | .719 (-5%) | -223.9 |
| 2012 | PHI | NL | 47 | 97 | 13 | 28 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 23 | .289 | .254 (+13%) | .318 (+7%) | .405 (-16%) | .724 (-6%) | -54.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 582 | 1,413 | 175 | 374 | 86 | 13 | 27 | 163 | 17 | 140 | 289 | .265 | — | — | — | — | 25 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (582 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 289 | 666 | 88 | 176 | 10 | 72 | .264 |
| Away | 293 | 747 | 87 | 198 | 17 | 91 | .265 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-07-29 | PHI | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-27 | PHI | ATL | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-25 | PHI | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-24 | PHI | MIL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-23 | PHI | MIL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-21 | PHI | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-07-20 | PHI | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012-07-18 | PHI | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2012-07-15 | PHI | COL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012-07-14 | PHI | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 303 | 229 | 470 | 593 | 22 | 129 |
| 3B | 89 | 57 | 35 | 123 | 8 | 13 |
| SS | 50 | 43 | 51 | 100 | 7 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CHN | 2B | 62 | 50 | 112 | 128 | 6 | 33 |
| 2007 | CHN | SS | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHN | 2B | 82 | 49 | 101 | 143 | 1 | 27 |
| 2008 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHN | 2B | 70 | 63 | 112 | 149 | 3 | 36 |
| 2009 | CHN | 3B | 50 | 37 | 26 | 77 | 4 | 7 |
| 2010 | CHN | 2B | 33 | 29 | 62 | 64 | 4 | 16 |
| 2010 | CHN | 3B | 13 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 | CHN | SS | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010 | SFN | 2B | 16 | 9 | 23 | 32 | 2 | 5 |
| 2010 | SFN | 3B | 6 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | SFN | SS | 5 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | SFN | 2B | 23 | 16 | 32 | 47 | 3 | 7 |
| 2011 | SFN | 3B | 8 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011 | SFN | SS | 37 | 33 | 38 | 84 | 4 | 18 |
| 2012 | PHI | 2B | 17 | 13 | 28 | 30 | 3 | 5 |
| 2012 | PHI | 3B | 12 | 9 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 303 |
| Third Base | 89 |
| Shortstop | 50 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Salary History
Mike Fontenot's recorded salaries total $2,885,000 over 4 seasons, 2008 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fontenot's career ran from 2005 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2007, and 2012.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SFN | NL | $1,050,000 |
| 2010 | CHN | NL | $1,000,000 |
| 2009 | CHN | NL | $430,000 |
| 2008 | CHN | NL | $405,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $2,885,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisiana State University | Baton Rouge | LA | 2000, 2001 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Fontenot (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Fontenot: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 13, 2005 and the final game on July 29, 2012, Mike Fontenot built the record summarized on this page. Fontenot played for the Chicago Cubs (2005 to 2010), the San Francisco Giants (2010 through 2011), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2012). Fontenot is listed as a second baseman at 5'9" and 165 pounds. The bio says Fontenot batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is June 9, 1980, in Slidell, LA, USA. Fontenot's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Eugene Fontenot.
In 582 games and 1,413 at bats, Fontenot batted .265 with 374 hits; the totals also include 27 homers and 163 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .332 and .401 give Fontenot a career OPS of .734. The .265 career average is close to the .261 the league hit across the same seasons. 2009 produced Fontenot's most hits, 89 of them for the Chicago Cubs. 2009 brought the most runs batted in, 43. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .305 in 2008, 15% above that year's league mark of .263.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Fontenot
- What years did Mike Fontenot play?
- Mike Fontenot played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2012.
- Was Mike Fontenot a pitcher?
- No. Mike Fontenot was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Fontenot hit?
- Mike Fontenot hit 27 career home runs with 374 hits.
- What teams did Mike Fontenot play for?
- Mike Fontenot played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (2005, 2007–2010), the San Francisco Giants (2010–2011), and the Philadelphia Phillies (2012).
- What were Mike Fontenot's career stats?
- In 582 games, Mike Fontenot had 374 hits, 27 home runs, 163 RBI, 175 runs, and 17 stolen bases, with a .265 batting average.
- How much did Mike Fontenot earn in his career?
- Mike Fontenot's recorded salaries total $2,885,000 over 4 seasons, 2008 to 2011. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Fontenot's career ran from 2005 to 2012. No salary is recorded for 2005, 2007, and 2012.
- What was Mike Fontenot's salary?
- Mike Fontenot's last recorded salary was $1,050,000, in 2011. His highest recorded salary was $1,050,000, in 2011, and his lowest was $405,000, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2011.
- What position did Mike Fontenot play?
- Mike Fontenot played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Fontenot and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Fontenot was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Fontenot hit each season?
- Mike Fontenot's home runs by season: 0 in 2005, 3 in 2007, 9 in 2008, 9 in 2009, 1 in 2010, 4 in 2011, and 1 in 2012. His most in one season was 9, in 2008 and 2009.
- What was Mike Fontenot's career batting average?
- Mike Fontenot batted .265 over his career, with 374 hits in 1,413 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Fontenot have?
- Mike Fontenot drove in 163 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Fontenot in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Fontenot has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.