Mike Goliat
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1949-1952)
Mike Goliat was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1952 for the Philadelphia Phillies and the St. Louis Browns, a span of 4 seasons. In 249 career games, he hit .225 with 186 hits, 20 home runs, and 99 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Died
- 1/13/2004 in Seven Hills, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1949-08-02
- Last Game
- 1952-04-27
Full name: Michael Mitchell Goliat
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 249 | 825 | 87 | 186 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 99 | 3 | 83 | 127 | .225 | .300 | .348 | .648 | -1,611 |
Career AVG .225 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 13.5% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Career SLG .348 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 9.7% below league average.
Career OPS .648 vs. league average .724 across their career seasons — 10.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | PHI | NL | 55 | 189 | 24 | 40 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 0 | 20 | 32 | .212 | .262 (-19%) | .343 (-15%) | .384 (-16%) | .727 (-16%) | -508.9 |
| 1950 | PHI | NL | 145 | 483 | 49 | 113 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 64 | 3 | 53 | 75 | .234 | .265 (-12%) | .346 (-9%) | .401 (-9%) | .747 (-9%) | -760.8 |
| 1951 | PHI | NL | 41 | 138 | 14 | 31 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 18 | .225 | .260 (-14%) | .336 (-18%) | .385 (-12%) | .721 (-14%) | -341.2 |
| 1951 | SLA | AL | 5 | 11 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -341.2 |
| 1952 | SLA | AL | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 249 | 825 | 87 | 186 | 21 | 10 | 20 | 99 | 3 | 83 | 127 | .225 | — | — | — | — | -1,952 | ||
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 (249 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 123 | 403 | 46 | 95 | 12 | 54 | .236 |
| Away | 126 | 422 | 41 | 91 | 8 | 45 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1952-04-27 | SLA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952-04-20 | SLA | CHW | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1952-04-16 | SLA | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-09-28 | SLA | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-25 | SLA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-16 | SLA | PHA | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1951-09-15 | SLA | BOS | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-09-14 | SLA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1951-06-23 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951-06-17 | PHI | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 5 |
| Second Base | 231 |
| Third Base | 2 |
Mike Goliat: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Goliat debuted on August 2, 1949 and played a final game on April 27, 1952. By club, Goliat's seasons break down as the Philadelphia Phillies (1949 through 1951) and the St. Louis Browns (1951 through 1952). At 180 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame, Goliat is listed as a second baseman. Goliat both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is November 5, 1921, in Yatesboro, PA, USA. The bio records the death on January 13, 2004, in Seven Hills, OH, USA. The given name on file is Michael Mitchell Goliat.
Across 249 games at the plate, Goliat's career line reads 186 hits in 825 at bats for a .225 average, plus 20 homers and 99 runs batted in. Goliat's career OPS of .648 combines a .300 on-base mark with .348 slugging. Over the seasons Goliat played, league hitters batted .261; the .225 career figure is 13.5% below that. By OPS the gap is 10.4% below league average (.648 against .724). No season beat the 13 home runs Goliat hit in 1950. The hits column peaks at 113, in 1950.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Goliat
- What years did Mike Goliat play?
- Mike Goliat played in Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1952.
- Was Mike Goliat a pitcher?
- No. Mike Goliat was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Goliat hit?
- Mike Goliat hit 20 career home runs with 186 hits.
- What teams did Mike Goliat play for?
- Mike Goliat played for 2 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (1949–1951) and the St. Louis Browns (1951–1952).
- What were Mike Goliat's career stats?
- In 249 games, Mike Goliat had 186 hits, 20 home runs, 99 RBI, 87 runs, and 3 stolen bases, with a .225 batting average.
- What position did Mike Goliat play?
- Mike Goliat played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Goliat and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Goliat was listed at 6 feet and 180 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Goliat hit each season?
- Mike Goliat's home runs by season: 3 in 1949, 13 in 1950, 4 in 1951, and 0 in 1952. His most in one season was 13, in 1950.
- What was Mike Goliat's career batting average?
- Mike Goliat batted .225 over his career, with 186 hits in 825 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Goliat have?
- Mike Goliat drove in 99 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Goliat in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Goliat has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.