Mike Howard
Born: 4/2/1958 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1981-09-12 | Final Game: 1983-04-05
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Michael Frederic Howard
Biography
Mike Howard, born in 1958, was a professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball primarily as a position player from 1981 until 1983. Over the course of his brief career, Howard participated in 48 games, achieving 12 hits and recording a batting average of .182. He demonstrated a modest power presence with 1 home run and contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) to his teams. Additionally, Howard showcased his speed on the bases, finishing his career with 4 stolen bases.
Howard's time in the major leagues coincided with an era of transition in baseball, marked by the gradual shift away from the deadball era towards a more power-oriented game. Although his career statistics may not reflect the impact he had on the field, Howard's resilience and determination to compete at the highest level remain a testament to his passion for the sport. After his playing days ended on April 5, 1983, he left behind a legacy as a player who experienced the challenge of making it in a competitive environment, contributing to the rich tapestry of baseball history.
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 | 0.182 | 0.291 | 0.242 | 0.534 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | NL | 14 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | NYN | NL | 33 | 39 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 0.179 | 0.0 |
| 1983 | NYN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| OF | 37 | 14 | 45 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | NYN | OF | 14 | 6 | 18 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1982 | NYN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1982 | NYN | OF | 22 | 7 | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | NYN | OF | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 8 |
| Right Field | 16 |