Mike Potter
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1976-1977)
Mike Potter was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1977 for the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 2 seasons. In 14 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1976-09-06
- Last Game
- 1977-10-02
Full name: Michael Gary Potter
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .000 | .042 | .000 | .042 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .042 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 87.2% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .042 vs. league average .707 across their career seasons — 94.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | SLN | NL | 9 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1977 | SLN | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 14 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (14 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 8 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977-10-02 | STL | NYN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-30 | STL | NYN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-15 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977-09-10 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977-09-09 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-10-03 | STL | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-10-02 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976-09-27 | STL | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-24 | STL | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976-09-17 | STL | WSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 4 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount San Antonio College | Walnut | CA | 1970, 1971 |
Mike Potter: the record in brief
Between the debut on September 6, 1976 and the final game on October 2, 1977, Mike Potter built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the St. Louis Cardinals, from 1976 through 1977. The bio lists Potter as an outfielder who batted and threw right-handed. Potter is listed at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. The birth record reads May 16, 1951, in Montebello, CA, USA. Potter's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Gary Potter.
Across 14 games at the plate, Potter's career line reads 0 hits in 23 at bats for a .000 average. Potter's .000 average ran 100.0% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. By OPS the gap is 94.1% below league average (.042 against .707).
Before the majors, Potter played college baseball at Mount San Antonio College (1970 and 1971). Potter's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 14 games from Retrosheet.
Most of Potter's defensive work, 4 games, came at left field; the rest of the position table shows right field (1).
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Potter
- What years did Mike Potter play?
- Mike Potter played in Major League Baseball from 1976 to 1977.
- Was Mike Potter a pitcher?
- No. Mike Potter was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Potter hit?
- Mike Potter hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Mike Potter play for?
- Mike Potter played for one team, the St. Louis Cardinals (1976–1977).
- What were Mike Potter's career stats?
- In 14 games, Mike Potter had , with a .000 batting average.
- What position did Mike Potter play?
- Mike Potter played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Potter and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Potter was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 195 pounds.
- What was Mike Potter's career batting average?
- Mike Potter batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 23 at bats.
- Is Mike Potter in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Potter has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.