Mike Maksudian
Born: 5/28/1966 in Belleville, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-02 | Final Game: 1994-08-10
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Michael Bryant Maksudian
Biography
Mike Maksudian was a professional baseball player born in 1966, whose career spanned from September 2, 1992, to August 10, 1994. Primarily serving as a position player, he played a total of 34 games in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his brief career, Maksudian recorded 9 hits, 6 runs batted in (RBIs), and achieved a batting average of .22. Despite not hitting any home runs or stealing bases, he contributed to his teams in various ways during the early 1990s, a period marked by the burgeoning power surge in baseball.
Maksudian's time in the big leagues was relatively short, yet he represented the experiences of many players during an era when the game was transitioning into a more offense-driven approach. Although he did not achieve the statistical success often highlighted in the annals of baseball history, his journey through the major leagues exemplified the determination and resilience of those who aspire to play at the highest level. His career remains a testament to the countless athletes who strive for their dreams, leaving their mark in ways that go beyond mere statistics.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 41 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 0.220 | 0.411 | 0.293 | 0.703 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | AL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 5 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | CHC | NL | 26 | 26 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 0.269 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 6 | 41 | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 3B | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | TOR | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MIN | 1B | 4 | 4 | 28 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | MIN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHN | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | CHN | 1B | 3 | 2 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | CHN | 3B | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 3 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $110,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $110,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| County College of Morris | Randolph | NJ | 1986 |
| University of South Alabama | Mobile | AL | 1987 |