Mike Massey
Born: 9/28/1893 in Galveston, TX, USA
Died: 10/17/1971 in Shreveport, LA, USA
MLB Debut: 1917-04-12 | Final Game: 1917-07-10
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: William Herbert Massey
Biography
Mike Massey was a professional baseball player born in 1893, whose career spanned a brief but notable period in the early 20th century. He played as a position player in Major League Baseball from April 12, 1917, to July 10, 1917. During his time in the league, Massey appeared in 31 games, where he recorded 18 hits and achieved a batting average of .198. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 2 RBIs and showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases.
Massey's playing career took place during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was beginning to shift away from the deadball era. While his time in the major leagues was limited, Massey’s involvement represents the many players whose contributions to the game often went unnoticed in the broader narrative of baseball history. His journey through the sport reflects the challenges and opportunities faced by players of his era, marking him as a part of the rich tapestry of the game's early development.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 91 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 0.198 | 0.318 | 0.198 | 0.516 | -180.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 31 | 91 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 0.198 | -180.4 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 25 | 0 | 40 | 68 | 12 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | BSN | 2B | 25 | 0 | 40 | 68 | 12 | 10 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1913, 1914 |