Mike Hessman
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2003-2010)
Mike Hessman was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2010 for the Atlanta Braves, the Detroit Tigers, and the New York Mets, a span of 8 seasons. In 109 career games, he hit .188 with 42 hits, 14 home runs, and 33 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'5" / 215 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2003-08-22
- Last Game
- 2010-10-03
Full name: Michael Steven Hessman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 109 | 223 | 29 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 79 | .188 | .272 | .422 | .694 | -790 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 28.6% below league average.
Career OBP .272 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career SLG .422 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .694 vs. league average .751 across their career seasons — 7.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ATL | NL | 19 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 6 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | ATL | NL | 29 | 69 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 24 | .130 | .266 (-51%) | .335 (-54%) | .427 (-39%) | .762 (-45%) | -539.1 |
| 2007 | DET | AL | 17 | 51 | 7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 17 | .235 | .268 (-12%) | .335 (-11%) | .422 (+11%) | .758 (+1%) | -1.6 |
| 2008 | DET | AL | 12 | 27 | 6 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 9 | .296 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | NYN | NL | 32 | 55 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 23 | .127 | .257 (-51%) | .325 (-20%) | .402 (-37%) | .728 (-29%) | -249.7 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 109 | 223 | 29 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 33 | 0 | 21 | 79 | .188 | — | — | — | — | -790 | ||
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 (109 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 59 | 121 | 16 | 26 | 10 | 19 | .215 |
| Away | 50 | 102 | 13 | 16 | 4 | 14 | .157 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-03 | NYN | WAS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2010-10-01 | NYN | WAS | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-30 | NYN | MIL | L | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010-09-28 | NYN | MIL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-17 | NYN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-15 | NYN | PIT | W | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010-09-07 | NYN | WAS | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010-09-06 | NYN | WAS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010-09-05 | NYN | CHC | W | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 2010-09-04 | NYN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 38 | 29 | 250 | 8 | 4 | 28 |
| 3B | 34 | 17 | 14 | 55 | 3 | 7 |
| OF | 12 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | ATL | 1B | 4 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | ATL | 3B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | ATL | OF | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | ATL | 1B | 16 | 9 | 96 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
| 2004 | ATL | 3B | 7 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 1 |
| 2004 | ATL | OF | 3 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | 1B | 12 | 11 | 74 | 2 | 0 | 15 |
| 2007 | DET | 3B | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | DET | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | DET | 3B | 12 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 1 | 3 |
| 2010 | NYN | 1B | 6 | 6 | 50 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 2010 | NYN | 3B | 8 | 5 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 38 |
| Third Base | 34 |
| Left Field | 11 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | ATL | NL | $300,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $300,000 | ||
Mike Hessman: the record in brief
August 22, 2003 and October 3, 2010 bracket Mike Hessman's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the Atlanta Braves (2003 through 2004), the Detroit Tigers (2007 to 2008), and the New York Mets (2010). Hessman is listed as a first baseman at 6'5" and 215 pounds. The bio says Hessman both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is March 5, 1978, in Fountain Valley, CA, USA. Hessman's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Steven Hessman.
Hessman collected 42 hits in 223 at bats across 109 games, good for a .188 batting average; the totals also include 14 homers and 33 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .272 and the slugging percentage .422, for an OPS of .694. The league as a whole hit .264 across Hessman's seasons, which puts the .188 career mark 28.6% below average. In OPS terms, Hessman's .694 stands 7.6% below the league's .751. Hessman collected a career-high 12 hits in 2007. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Hessman
- What years did Mike Hessman play?
- Mike Hessman played in Major League Baseball from 2003 to 2010.
- Was Mike Hessman a pitcher?
- No. Mike Hessman was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Hessman hit?
- Mike Hessman hit 14 career home runs with 42 hits.
- What was Mike Hessman's career batting average?
- Mike Hessman batted .188 over his career, with 42 hits in 223 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Hessman have?
- Mike Hessman drove in 33 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Hessman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Hessman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.