Mike Ramsey, baseball player, 1978-1985

Mike Ramsey

Born: 3/29/1954 in Roanoke, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1978-09-04 | Final Game: 1985-05-30

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Jeffrey Ramsey

Biography

Mike Ramsey was a professional baseball player born in 1954, who played as a position player from 1978 until his retirement in 1985. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 394 games, contributing a total of 189 hits. Known for his versatile playstyle, Ramsey showcased a balance of speed and contact hitting, finishing his career with a batting average of .240. He recorded 57 RBIs and hit 2 home runs, while also demonstrating his base-running ability by stealing 14 bases. Ramsey's career occurred during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, as the late 1970s and early 1980s saw shifts in playing styles and strategies. Although he may not have garnered the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Ramsey's contributions on the field reflected the gritty, hard-nosed play that characterized the era. His journey through the league illustrated the challenges faced by players during a time when competition was fierce and the landscape of baseball was evolving.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
394 786 81 189 26 6 2 57 14 48 111 0.240 0.285 0.296 0.581 -2211.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1982 WS SLN 3 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 155 96 221 307 20 71
3B 50 17 11 52 1 6
OF 4 0 0 0 0 0
SS 138 83 168 325 18 62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 155
Third Base 50
Shortstop 137
Left Field 4

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Appalachian State University Boone NC 1973, 1974, 1975