Mike Howard
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1981-1983)
Mike Howard was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983 for the New York Mets, a span of 3 seasons. In 48 career games, he hit .182 with 12 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1981-09-12
- Last Game
- 1983-04-05
Full name: Michael Frederic Howard
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 66 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 14 | .182 | .291 | .242 | .534 | 0 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.
Career OBP .291 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .242 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 36.9% below league average.
Career OPS .534 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 24.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 14 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 33 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | .179 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 48 | 66 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 14 | .182 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (48 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 26 | 44 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 4 | .182 |
| Away | 22 | 22 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | .182 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1983-04-05 | NYN | PHI | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-10-03 | NYN | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1982-09-30 | NYN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982-09-29 | NYN | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-28 | NYN | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982-09-27 | NYN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-26 | NYN | PHI | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1982-09-25 | NYN | PHI | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-24 | NYN | PHI | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982-09-23 | NYN | CHC | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 16 |
Mike Howard: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 12, 1981 and the final game on April 5, 1983, Mike Howard built the record summarized on this page. The team column never changes: it is the New York Mets from 1981 to 1983. The bio lists Howard as an outfielder who batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 185 pounds. Howard was born on April 2, 1958, in Seattle, WA, USA. The given name on file is Michael Frederic Howard.
The batting record for Howard: 48 games, 12 hits in 66 at bats, and a .182 average; the totals also include 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .291 and the slugging percentage .242, for an OPS of .534. The league as a whole hit .260 across Howard's seasons, which puts the .182 career mark 30.0% below average. The OPS comparison is .534 to a league .707, 24.6% below average. The hits column peaks at 7, in 1982. The best average in the busiest seasons was .179, in 1982.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Howard
- What years did Mike Howard play?
- Mike Howard played in Major League Baseball from 1981 to 1983.
- Was Mike Howard a pitcher?
- No. Mike Howard was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Howard hit?
- Mike Howard hit 1 career home run with 12 hits.
- What teams did Mike Howard play for?
- Mike Howard played for one team, the New York Mets (1981–1983).
- What were Mike Howard's career stats?
- In 48 games, Mike Howard had 12 hits, 1 home runs, 7 RBI, 9 runs, and 4 stolen bases, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Mike Howard play?
- Mike Howard played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Howard and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Howard was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Howard hit each season?
- Mike Howard's home runs by season: 0 in 1981, 1 in 1982, and 0 in 1983. His most in one season was 1, in 1982.
- What was Mike Howard's career batting average?
- Mike Howard batted .182 over his career, with 12 hits in 66 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Howard have?
- Mike Howard drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Howard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Howard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.