Mike Menosky, baseball player, 1914-1923

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

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

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