Mike Menosky
Born: 10/16/1894 in Glen Campbell, PA, USA
Died: 4/11/1983 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1923-10-07
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 163 lbs
Full name: Michael William Menosky
Biography
Mike Menosky was a talented position player who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1923. Born in 1894, Menosky played a total of 810 games over the course of his career, during which he accumulated 685 hits, 18 home runs, and 252 RBIs, achieving a batting average of .278. Known for his speed on the bases, he also recorded 90 stolen bases, showcasing his ability to impact the game not just with his bat, but with his agility and strategic base running.
Menosky played during a transformative era in baseball, witnessing the transition from the deadball era to a time when the game began to embrace more power hitting. His consistent performance and versatility on the field contributed to the success of the teams he played for, and he is remembered as a solid contributor in the outfield. Although he spent much of his career in the shadows of larger stars, Menosky's reliable hitting and base running skills made him a respected figure in the sport during his time.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 810 | 2465 | 382 | 685 | 98 | 38 | 18 | 252 | 90 | 295 | 290 | 0.278 | 0.364 | 0.370 | 0.735 | 3403.4 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PTF | FL | 68 | 140 | 26 | 37 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 16 | 30 | 0.264 | 210.1 |
| 1915 | PTF | FL | 17 | 21 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1916 | WSN | AL | 11 | 37 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0.162 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | WSN | AL | 114 | 322 | 46 | 83 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 34 | 22 | 45 | 55 | 0.258 | 941.0 |
| 1919 | WSN | AL | 116 | 342 | 62 | 98 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 39 | 13 | 44 | 46 | 0.287 | 1230.6 |
| 1920 | BOS | AL | 141 | 532 | 80 | 158 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 64 | 23 | 65 | 52 | 0.297 | 1277.9 |
| 1921 | BOS | AL | 133 | 477 | 77 | 143 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 12 | 60 | 45 | 0.300 | 491.6 |
| 1922 | BOS | AL | 126 | 406 | 61 | 115 | 16 | 5 | 3 | 32 | 9 | 40 | 33 | 0.283 | -190.6 |
| 1923 | BOS | AL | 84 | 188 | 22 | 43 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 25 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 0.229 | -557.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 682 | 0 | 1420 | 85 | 52 | 15 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PTF | OF | 41 | 0 | 60 | 5 | 4 | 0 |
| 1915 | PTF | OF | 9 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | WS1 | OF | 9 | 0 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| 1917 | WS1 | OF | 94 | 0 | 208 | 15 | 4 | 3 |
| 1919 | WS1 | OF | 103 | 0 | 222 | 7 | 5 | 1 |
| 1920 | BOS | OF | 141 | 0 | 281 | 17 | 12 | 2 |
| 1921 | BOS | OF | 133 | 0 | 278 | 12 | 9 | 3 |
| 1922 | BOS | OF | 103 | 0 | 240 | 14 | 6 | 3 |
| 1923 | BOS | OF | 49 | 0 | 103 | 12 | 10 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 571 |
| Center Field | 53 |
| Right Field | 65 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana University of Pennsylvania | Indiana | PA | 1912, 1913 |