Mike Hegan
Born: 7/21/1942 in Cleveland, OH, USA
Died: 12/25/2013 in Hilton Head, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1964-09-13 | Final Game: 1977-07-08
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 188 lbs
Full name: James Michael Hegan
Biography
Mike Hegan was a professional baseball player born in 1942, whose career spanned from 1964 until his retirement on July 8, 1977. Primarily known as a versatile position player, Hegan played in 965 games over his career, accumulating 504 hits, 53 home runs, and 229 RBIs, resulting in a career batting average of .242. In addition to his offensive contributions, he showcased his speed on the bases, recording 28 stolen bases throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Heganโs talent earned him an All-Star selection, allowing him to showcase his skills during a celebrated moment in his career. He played during an era that bridged the end of the deadball period and the emergence of more power-hitting styles, contributing to the evolving landscape of the game. His ability to adapt and perform across multiple positions made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, which included the Milwaukee Brewers and the New York Yankees, among others. Hegan's impact on the field, complemented by his dedication to the sport, left a lasting impression on both his teammates and fans.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 965 | 2080 | 281 | 504 | 73 | 18 | 53 | 229 | 28 | 311 | 489 | 0.242 | 0.341 | 0.371 | 0.712 | 1707.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYY | AL | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | NYY | AL | 13 | 39 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 0.205 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | NYY | AL | 68 | 118 | 12 | 16 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 20 | 40 | 0.136 | -495.8 |
| 1969 | SE1 | AL | 95 | 267 | 54 | 78 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 37 | 6 | 62 | 61 | 0.292 | 1677.2 |
| 1970 | ATL | AL | 148 | 476 | 70 | 116 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 52 | 9 | 67 | 116 | 0.244 | -23.7 |
| 1971 | ATL | AL | 46 | 122 | 19 | 27 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 26 | 19 | 0.221 | 202.9 |
| 1971 | OAK | AL | 65 | 55 | 5 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0.236 | 202.9 |
| 1972 | OAK | AL | 98 | 79 | 13 | 26 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 20 | 0.329 | 283.1 |
| 1973 | NYY | AL | 37 | 131 | 12 | 36 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 14 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 0.275 | 162.9 |
| 1973 | OAK | AL | 75 | 71 | 8 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17 | 0.183 | 162.9 |
| 1974 | ATL | AL | 89 | 190 | 21 | 45 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 32 | 0 | 33 | 34 | 0.237 | 297.1 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 18 | 53 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 0.226 | 297.1 |
| 1975 | ATL | AL | 93 | 203 | 19 | 51 | 11 | 0 | 5 | 22 | 1 | 31 | 42 | 0.251 | 188.3 |
| 1976 | ATL | AL | 80 | 218 | 30 | 54 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 31 | 0 | 25 | 54 | 0.248 | 40.3 |
| 1977 | ATL | AL | 35 | 53 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 17 | 0.170 | -133.1 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0.125 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | ALCS | OAK | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 1972 | WS | OAK | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 |
| 1971 | ALCS | OAK | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1964 | WS | NYA | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 553 | 309 | 3297 | 286 | 19 | 300 |
| OF | 177 | 145 | 256 | 10 | 7 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | NYA | 1B | 2 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| 1966 | NYA | 1B | 13 | 11 | 103 | 8 | 1 | 6 |
| 1967 | NYA | 1B | 54 | 22 | 309 | 20 | 0 | 29 |
| 1967 | NYA | OF | 10 | 9 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | SE1 | 1B | 19 | 13 | 136 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| 1969 | SE1 | OF | 64 | 61 | 100 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1970 | ML4 | 1B | 139 | 120 | 1097 | 113 | 7 | 104 |
| 1970 | ML4 | OF | 8 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | ML4 | 1B | 45 | 35 | 307 | 33 | 0 | 20 |
| 1971 | OAK | 1B | 47 | 6 | 126 | 12 | 0 | 14 |
| 1971 | OAK | OF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | OAK | 1B | 64 | 3 | 165 | 10 | 0 | 22 |
| 1972 | OAK | OF | 3 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | NYA | 1B | 37 | 35 | 349 | 27 | 3 | 25 |
| 1973 | OAK | 1B | 56 | 7 | 160 | 4 | 2 | 13 |
| 1973 | OAK | OF | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | ML4 | 1B | 17 | 12 | 106 | 4 | 1 | 12 |
| 1974 | ML4 | OF | 17 | 16 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | 1B | 17 | 13 | 137 | 8 | 0 | 9 |
| 1975 | ML4 | 1B | 27 | 19 | 182 | 20 | 1 | 19 |
| 1975 | ML4 | OF | 42 | 34 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 | ML4 | 1B | 10 | 6 | 57 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 1976 | ML4 | OF | 20 | 16 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | ML4 | 1B | 6 | 6 | 46 | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| 1977 | ML4 | OF | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 554 |
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 118 |
| Designated Hitter | 94 |