Mike Ramsey
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1978-1985)
Mike Ramsey was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1985 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Montreal Expos, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 8 seasons. In 394 career games, he hit .240 with 189 hits, 2 home runs, and 57 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
- 6'1" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1978-09-04
- Last Game
- 1985-05-30
Full name: Michael Jeffrey Ramsey
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 | .240 | .285 | .296 | .581 | -1,934 |
Career AVG .240 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 7.4% below league average.
Career OBP .285 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.
Career SLG .296 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 23.0% below league average.
Career OPS .581 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 18.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SLN | NL | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | SLN | NL | 59 | 126 | 11 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | .262 | .264 (-1%) | .326 (-14%) | .387 (-12%) | .714 (-13%) | -285.3 |
| 1981 | SLN | NL | 47 | 124 | 19 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 16 | .258 | .255 (+1%) | .320 (-5%) | .368 (-23%) | .688 (-15%) | -264.0 |
| 1982 | SLN | NL | 112 | 256 | 18 | 59 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 22 | 34 | .230 | .261 (-12%) | .324 (-9%) | .388 (-26%) | .712 (-18%) | -695.2 |
| 1983 | SLN | NL | 97 | 175 | 25 | 46 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 23 | .263 | .260 (+1%) | .324 (-5%) | .389 (-13%) | .714 (-10%) | -281.6 |
| 1984 | SLN | NL | 21 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | .067 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MON | NL | 37 | 70 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .214 | .259 (-18%) | .322 (-34%) | .384 (-41%) | .707 (-37%) | 0.0 |
| 1985 | LAN | NL | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 394 | 786 | 81 | 189 | 26 | 6 | 2 | 57 | 14 | 48 | 111 | .240 | — | — | — | — | -1,526 | ||
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 (394 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 189 | 376 | 41 | 89 | 1 | 29 | .237 |
| Away | 205 | 410 | 40 | 100 | 1 | 28 | .244 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985-05-30 | LAD | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-05-17 | LAD | PHI | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-05-09 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-05-07 | LAD | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-05-06 | LAD | CHC | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-05-04 | LAD | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985-05-03 | LAD | PIT | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985-05-01 | LAD | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1985-04-30 | LAD | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984-09-29 | WSN | NYN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | SLN | SS | 4 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 3 |
| 1980 | SLN | 2B | 24 | 16 | 36 | 59 | 4 | 13 |
| 1980 | SLN | 3B | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1980 | SLN | SS | 20 | 10 | 25 | 29 | 5 | 6 |
| 1981 | SLN | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1981 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SLN | SS | 35 | 27 | 52 | 118 | 6 | 20 |
| 1982 | SLN | 2B | 43 | 34 | 93 | 115 | 8 | 25 |
| 1982 | SLN | 3B | 28 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | SS | 22 | 19 | 37 | 73 | 1 | 15 |
| 1983 | SLN | 2B | 66 | 36 | 76 | 106 | 6 | 29 |
| 1983 | SLN | 3B | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | SS | 20 | 7 | 15 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1984 | SLN | 2B | 7 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1984 | SLN | 3B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | SLN | SS | 7 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| 1984 | MON | 2B | 12 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 1984 | MON | SS | 26 | 17 | 26 | 51 | 2 | 12 |
| 1985 | LAN | 2B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | SS | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Mike Ramsey: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Ramsey's first major league game on September 4, 1978; the last one listed came on May 30, 1985. Ramsey played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1978 through 1984), the Montreal Expos (1984), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985). Ramsey, a second baseman by primary position, batted from both sides and threw right-handed. Ramsey is listed at 6'1" and 170 pounds. Ramsey was born on March 29, 1954, in Roanoke, VA, USA. The given name on file is Michael Jeffrey Ramsey.
Ramsey's career batting table shows 394 games, 786 at bats and 189 hits, a .240 average, along with 2 homers and 57 RBI. The on-base percentage is .285 and the slugging percentage .296, for an OPS of .581. Ramsey's .240 average ran 7.4% below the .260 that the league posted over the same seasons. No season topped the 59 hits of 1982. The Lg AVG column puts Ramsey's 1983 at .263 against .260, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 1%. The seasons in which Ramsey beat the league batting average were 1981 and 1983.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Ramsey
- What years did Mike Ramsey play?
- Mike Ramsey played in Major League Baseball from 1978 to 1985.
- Was Mike Ramsey a pitcher?
- No. Mike Ramsey was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Ramsey hit?
- Mike Ramsey hit 2 career home runs with 189 hits.
- What teams did Mike Ramsey play for?
- Mike Ramsey played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1978, 1980–1984), the Montreal Expos (1984), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (1985).
- What were Mike Ramsey's career stats?
- In 394 games, Mike Ramsey had 189 hits, 2 home runs, 57 RBI, 81 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .240 batting average.
- What position did Mike Ramsey play?
- Mike Ramsey played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Ramsey and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Ramsey was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Ramsey hit each season?
- Mike Ramsey's home runs by season: 0 in 1978, 0 in 1980, 0 in 1981, 1 in 1982, 1 in 1983, 0 in 1984, and 0 in 1985. His most in one season was 1, in 1982 and 1983.
- What was Mike Ramsey's career batting average?
- Mike Ramsey batted .240 over his career, with 189 hits in 786 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Ramsey have?
- Mike Ramsey drove in 57 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Ramsey in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Ramsey has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.