Mike Hubbard
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1995-2001)
Mike Hubbard was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001 for 4 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 7 seasons. In 104 career games, he hit .167 with 32 hits, 4 home runs, and 11 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1995-07-13
- Last Game
- 2001-06-13
Full name: Michael Wayne Hubbard
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 | .167 | .187 | .240 | .426 | -845 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.7% below league average.
Career OBP .187 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.
Career SLG .240 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 43.6% below league average.
Career OPS .426 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | CHN | NL | 15 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .174 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHN | NL | 21 | 38 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 15 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | CHN | NL | 29 | 64 | 4 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 21 | .203 | .266 (-24%) | .336 (-33%) | .419 (-40%) | .756 (-37%) | -388.0 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 32 | 55 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 17 | .145 | .266 (-45%) | .335 (-52%) | .420 (-48%) | .755 (-50%) | -456.7 |
| 2000 | ATL | NL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 5 | 11 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .273 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 104 | 192 | 11 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 4 | 60 | .167 | — | — | — | — | -845 | ||
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 (104 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 54 | 102 | 8 | 16 | 2 | 4 | .157 |
| Away | 50 | 90 | 3 | 16 | 2 | 7 | .178 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001-06-13 | TEX | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-05-15 | TEX | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-05-12 | TEX | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-05-11 | TEX | CHW | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001-05-06 | TEX | CHW | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-16 | ATL | AZ | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000-09-09 | ATL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998-09-27 | WSN | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-13 | WSN | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998-09-06 | WSN | MIA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Mike Hubbard: the record in brief
Mike Hubbard's major league career runs from a debut on July 13, 1995 to a final game on June 13, 2001. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1995 through 1997), the Montreal Expos (1998), the Atlanta Braves (2000), and the Texas Rangers (2001). The bio lists Hubbard as a catcher who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds. Hubbard was born on February 16, 1971, in Lynchburg, VA, USA. Mike Hubbard was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Wayne.
The batting record for Hubbard: 104 games, 32 hits in 192 at bats, and a .167 average, plus 4 homers and 11 RBI. Hubbard's career OPS of .426 combines a .187 on-base mark with .240 slugging. Measured against the leagues Hubbard played in, the .167 career average compares with a .267 league average over the same seasons, 37.7% below the league. 1997 produced Hubbard's most hits, 13 of them for the Chicago Cubs. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .203 in 1997, did not top the league's .266.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Hubbard
- What years did Mike Hubbard play?
- Mike Hubbard played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2001.
- Was Mike Hubbard a pitcher?
- No. Mike Hubbard was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Hubbard hit?
- Mike Hubbard hit 4 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What was Mike Hubbard's career batting average?
- Mike Hubbard batted .167 over his career, with 32 hits in 192 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Hubbard have?
- Mike Hubbard drove in 11 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Hubbard in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Hubbard has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.