Mike Hart
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1987)
Mike Hart was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987 for the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 47 career games, he hit .162 with 17 hits, 4 home runs, and 17 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-05-08
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
Full name: Michael Lawrence Hart
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 105 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .162 | .211 | .295 | .506 | -342 |
Career AVG .162 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.
Career OBP .211 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 35.6% below league average.
Career SLG .295 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — 26.2% below league average.
Career OPS .506 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 30.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | MIN | AL | 13 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .172 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | BAL | AL | 34 | 76 | 7 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 19 | .158 | .262 (-40%) | .331 (-35%) | .415 (-18%) | .746 (-25%) | -341.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 47 | 105 | 7 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 17 | 1 | 7 | 21 | .162 | — | — | — | — | -342 | ||
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 (47 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 74 | 5 | 12 | 2 | 12 | .162 |
| Away | 18 | 31 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 | .161 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | BAL | NYY | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1987-10-02 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-10-01 | BAL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-30 | BAL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-28 | BAL | DET | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-27 | BAL | NYY | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-23 | BAL | TOR | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-22 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-09-21 | BAL | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-20 | BAL | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 12 |
| Center Field | 28 |
| Right Field | 4 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Madison | Madison | WI | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Hart
- What years did Mike Hart play?
- Mike Hart played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1987.
- Was Mike Hart a pitcher?
- No. Mike Hart was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Hart hit?
- Mike Hart hit 4 career home runs with 17 hits.
- What was Mike Hart's career batting average?
- Mike Hart batted .162 over his career, with 17 hits in 105 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Hart have?
- Mike Hart drove in 17 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Hart in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Hart has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.