Mike Mansell
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1879-1884)
Mike Mansell was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1884 for 5 teams, including the Syracuse Stars, a span of 6 seasons. In 371 career games, he hit .239 with 351 hits, 9 home runs, and 25 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 234.
- 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
- L / —
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 175 lb
- Died
- 12/4/1902 in Auburn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1879-05-01
- Last Game
- 1884-10-15
Full name: Michael R. Mansell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 1,470 | 237 | 351 | 41 | 42 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 61 | 82 | .239 | .271 | .342 | .613 | 234 |
Career AVG .239 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .342 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .613 vs. league average .609 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1879 | SR1 | NL | 67 | 242 | 24 | 52 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 45 | .215 | .255 (-16%) | .270 (-15%) | .328 (-21%) | .599 (-18%) | -549.8 |
| 1880 | CN1 | NL | 53 | 187 | 22 | 36 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 37 | .193 | .244 (-21%) | .267 (-22%) | .319 (-13%) | .586 (-17%) | -420.2 |
| 1882 | PT1 | AA | 79 | 346 | 59 | 95 | 16 | 16 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .275 | .248 (+11%) | .275 (+5%) | .329 (+31%) | .605 (+19%) | 833.8 |
| 1883 | PT1 | AA | 96 | 412 | 90 | 106 | 12 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | .257 | .257 (avg) | .285 (+5%) | .345 (+8%) | .631 (+6%) | 438.2 |
| 1884 | PT1 | AA | 27 | 100 | 15 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | .140 | .243 (-42%) | .278 (-27%) | .327 (-30%) | .606 (-28%) | -378.7 |
| 1884 | PH4 | AA | 20 | 70 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | .200 | .243 (-18%) | .278 (-9%) | .327 (-26%) | .606 (-18%) | -378.7 |
| 1884 | RIC | AA | 29 | 113 | 21 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | .301 | .243 (+24%) | .278 (+30%) | .327 (+24%) | .606 (+27%) | -378.7 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 371 | 1,470 | 237 | 351 | 41 | 42 | 9 | 25 | 0 | 61 | 82 | .239 | — | — | — | — | -834 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 335 |
| Center Field | 6 |
| Right Field | 30 |
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Mike Mansell (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Mansell: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Mansell's first major league game on May 1, 1879; the last one listed came on October 15, 1884. The team column moves through the Syracuse Stars (1879), the Cincinnati Reds (1880), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882 through 1884), the Philadelphia Athletics (1884), and the Richmond Virginians (1884). At 175 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame, Mansell is listed as an outfielder. Mansell was born on January 15, 1858, in Auburn, NY, USA. Mansell's death is recorded on December 4, 1902, in Auburn, NY, USA. Mike Mansell was the playing name; the full given name is Michael R.
The batting record for Mansell: 371 games, 351 hits in 1,470 at bats, and a .239 average, adding 9 home runs and 25 RBI. The on-base percentage is .271 and the slugging percentage .342, for an OPS of .613. The .239 career average is close to the .248 the league hit across the same seasons. The highest hit total in a season was 106, in 1883.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Mansell
- What years did Mike Mansell play?
- Mike Mansell played in Major League Baseball from 1879 to 1884.
- Was Mike Mansell a pitcher?
- No. Mike Mansell was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Mansell hit?
- Mike Mansell hit 9 career home runs with 351 hits.
- What teams did Mike Mansell play for?
- Mike Mansell played for 5 teams: the Syracuse Stars (1879), the Cincinnati Reds (1880), the Pittsburg Alleghenys (1882–1884), the Philadelphia Athletics (1884), and the Richmond Virginians (1884).
- What were Mike Mansell's career stats?
- In 371 games, Mike Mansell had 351 hits, 9 home runs, 25 RBI, and 237 runs, with a .239 batting average.
- What position did Mike Mansell play?
- Mike Mansell played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Mansell and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Mansell was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 175 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Mansell hit each season?
- Mike Mansell's home runs by season: 1 in 1879, 2 in 1880, 2 in 1882, 3 in 1883, and 1 in 1884. His most in one season was 3, in 1883.
- What was Mike Mansell's career batting average?
- Mike Mansell batted .239 over his career, with 351 hits in 1,470 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Mansell have?
- Mike Mansell drove in 25 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Mansell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Mansell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.