Mike Massey
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1917)
Mike Massey was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1917 for the Boston Braves. In 31 career games, he hit .198 with 18 hits and 2 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- Died
- 10/17/1971 in Shreveport, LA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1917-04-12
- Last Game
- 1917-07-10
Full name: William Herbert Massey
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 | .198 | .318 | .198 | .516 | -172 |
Career AVG .198 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .318 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .198 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.
Career OPS .516 vs. league average .636 across their career seasons — 18.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917 | BSN | NL | 31 | 91 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | .198 | .248 (-20%) | .312 (+2%) | .323 (-39%) | .635 (-19%) | -171.6 |
| Career · 1 season | 31 | 91 | 12 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 15 | .198 | — | — | — | — | -172 | ||
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 (32 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 9 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .200 |
| Away | 23 | 71 | 8 | 14 | 0 | 1 | .197 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-07-10 | BSN | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-06-30 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1917-06-29 | BSN | NY1 | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1917-06-29 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-28 | BSN | NY1 | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-27 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-06-26 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-06-26 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-25 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1917-06-25 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 25 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1913, 1914 |
Mike Massey: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Massey debuted on April 12, 1917 and played a final game on July 10, 1917. All of the seasons listed were played for the Boston Braves. Massey, a second baseman by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Massey is listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The birth record reads September 28, 1893, in Galveston, TX, USA. Massey died on October 17, 1971, in Shreveport, LA, USA. Massey's full given name, per the bio, is William Herbert Massey.
Massey collected 18 hits in 91 at bats across 31 games, good for a .198 batting average, plus 2 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .318 and the slugging percentage .198, for an OPS of .516. Massey's .198 average ran 20.5% below the .249 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .516 to a league .636, 18.9% below average. Massey's lone season row is 1917 with the Boston Braves: 31 games, 18 hits in 91 at bats. That year the league hit .248, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Massey
- Was Mike Massey a pitcher?
- No. Mike Massey was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Massey hit?
- Mike Massey hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What teams did Mike Massey play for?
- Mike Massey played for one team, the Boston Braves (1917).
- What were Mike Massey's career stats?
- In 31 games, Mike Massey had 18 hits, 2 RBI, 12 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .198 batting average.
- What position did Mike Massey play?
- Mike Massey played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Massey and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Massey was listed at 6 feet and 195 pounds.
- What was Mike Massey's career batting average?
- Mike Massey batted .198 over his career, with 18 hits in 91 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Massey have?
- Mike Massey drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Massey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Massey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.