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
Mike Hart's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hart's career ran from 1984 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | BAL | AL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Wisconsin at Madison | Madison | WI | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Mike Hart: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 8, 1984 and the final game on October 4, 1987, Mike Hart built the record summarized on this page. By club, Hart's seasons break down as the Minnesota Twins (1984) and the Baltimore Orioles (1987). Born on February 17, 1958, in Milwaukee, WI, USA, Hart is listed as an outfielder and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 11 inches and 185 pounds. On the record, Mike Hart was born Michael Lawrence Hart.
Hart collected 17 hits in 105 at bats across 47 games, good for a .162 batting average, along with 4 homers and 17 RBI. Hart got on base at a .211 rate and slugged .295 (.506 OPS). Hart's .162 average ran 38.1% below the .261 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 30.4% below league average (.506 against .727). The hits column peaks at 12, in 1987. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .158 in 1987, did not top the league's .262.
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 teams did Mike Hart play for?
- Mike Hart played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1984) and the Baltimore Orioles (1987).
- What were Mike Hart's career stats?
- In 47 games, Mike Hart had 17 hits, 4 home runs, 17 RBI, 7 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .162 batting average.
- How much did Mike Hart earn in his career?
- Mike Hart's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Hart's career ran from 1984 to 1987. His seasons before 1985 are not included.
- What was Mike Hart's salary?
- Mike Hart's recorded salary was $62,500 in 1987.
- What position did Mike Hart play?
- Mike Hart played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Hart and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Hart was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Hart hit each season?
- Mike Hart's home runs by season: 0 in 1984 and 4 in 1987. His most in one season was 4, in 1987.
- 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.