Mike Gates
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1982)
Mike Gates was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982 for the Montreal Expos, a span of 2 seasons. In 37 career games, he hit .236 with 29 hits and 9 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
- 6'0" / 165 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-05-06
- Last Game
- 1982-07-30
Full name: Michael Grant Gates
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 123 | 17 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 20 | .236 | .284 | .317 | .601 | -381 |
Career AVG .236 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .284 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 12.1% below league average.
Career SLG .317 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OPS .601 vs. league average .703 across their career seasons — 14.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | MON | NL | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | MON | NL | 36 | 121 | 16 | 28 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 9 | 19 | .231 | .261 (-11%) | .324 (-13%) | .388 (-23%) | .712 (-19%) | -381.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 37 | 123 | 17 | 29 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 9 | 20 | .236 | — | — | — | — | -381 | ||
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 (37 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 32 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 2 | .281 |
| Away | 24 | 91 | 12 | 20 | 0 | 7 | .220 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982-07-30 | WSN | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-29 | WSN | STL | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-28 | WSN | CHC | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-27 | WSN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-25 | WSN | SFG | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-07-24 | WSN | SFG | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-07-23 | WSN | SFG | W | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1982-07-21 | WSN | LAD | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-07-20 | WSN | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-07-19 | WSN | LAD | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 37 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles Pierce College | Woodland Hills | CA | 1976, 1977 |
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1978, 1979 |
Mike Gates: the record in brief
May 6, 1981 and July 30, 1982 bracket Mike Gates's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column never changes: it is the Montreal Expos from 1981 to 1982. At 6-foot-0 and 165 pounds, Gates is listed as a second baseman. Gates batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Gates was born on September 20, 1956, in Culver City, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Grant.
Gates's career batting table shows 37 games, 123 at bats and 29 hits, a .236 average, adding 9 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .284 and .317 give Gates a career OPS of .601. The league as a whole hit .259 across Gates's seasons, which puts the .236 career mark 9.0% below average. By OPS the gap is 14.6% below league average (.601 against .703). The hits column peaks at 28, in 1982. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .231 in 1982, did not top the league's .261.
The position breakdown shows 37 games, all at second base. At second base, Gates's fielding totals are 53 putouts, 92 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Gates
- What years did Mike Gates play?
- Mike Gates played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1982.
- Was Mike Gates a pitcher?
- No. Mike Gates was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Gates hit?
- Mike Gates hit 0 career home runs with 29 hits.
- What was Mike Gates's career batting average?
- Mike Gates batted .236 over his career, with 29 hits in 123 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Gates have?
- Mike Gates drove in 9 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Gates in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Gates has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.