Mike Hubbard
Born: 2/16/1971 in Lynchburg, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1995-07-13 | Final Game: 2001-06-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Michael Wayne Hubbard
Biography
Mike Hubbard, born in 1971, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1995 until his final game on June 13, 2001. Over the course of his career, Hubbard appeared in 104 games, where he showcased his skills as a versatile player. Although he faced challenges at the plate, finishing with a batting average of .167, he contributed to his teams with 32 hits and recorded 4 home runs along with 11 RBIs.
Hubbard's career unfolded during a period of significant transition in baseball, marked by the offensive explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Despite not being a standout offensive player, his perseverance and commitment to the game reflected the attributes that many players of his era embodied. While he did not accumulate stolen bases, his role on the roster exemplified the importance of depth and support in a team's lineup, contributing to the collective effort of his teams during his tenure in the league.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 104 | 192 | 11 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 60 | 0.167 | 0.187 | 0.240 | 0.426 | -892.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHC | NL | 15 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 21 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHC | NL | 29 | 64 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 0.203 | -408.8 |
| 1998 | WSN | NL | 32 | 55 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.145 | -483.8 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.273 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 73 | 42 | 307 | 17 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHN | C | 9 | 6 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | C | 14 | 6 | 53 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | CHN | C | 20 | 15 | 120 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997 | CHN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MON | C | 24 | 11 | 83 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | MON | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | ATL | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | C | 5 | 4 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 73 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 1 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | MON | NL | $174,000 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | $153,000 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $112,000 |
| 1995 | CHN | NL | $109,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $548,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Madison University | Harrisonburg | VA | 1990, 1991, 1992 |