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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | STL | NL | 12 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | STL | NL | 59 | 126 | 11 | 33 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 17 | 0.262 | -316.5 |
| 1981 | STL | NL | 47 | 124 | 19 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 0.258 | -286.9 |
| 1982 | STL | NL | 112 | 256 | 18 | 59 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 22 | 34 | 0.230 | -839.4 |
| 1983 | STL | NL | 97 | 175 | 25 | 46 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 23 | 0.263 | -332.2 |
| 1984 | WSN | NL | 37 | 70 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.214 | -436.3 |
| 1984 | STL | NL | 21 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0.067 | -436.3 |
| 1985 | LAD | NL | 9 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
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
| 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 | SS | 35 | 27 | 52 | 118 | 6 | 20 |
| 1981 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | SLN | 2B | 43 | 34 | 93 | 115 | 8 | 25 |
| 1982 | SLN | 3B | 28 | 10 | 5 | 31 | 1 | 2 |
| 1982 | SLN | SS | 22 | 19 | 37 | 73 | 1 | 15 |
| 1982 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1983 | SLN | 2B | 66 | 36 | 76 | 106 | 6 | 29 |
| 1983 | SLN | 3B | 8 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 3 |
| 1983 | SLN | SS | 20 | 7 | 15 | 34 | 2 | 2 |
| 1983 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1984 | MON | 2B | 12 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 3 |
| 1984 | MON | SS | 26 | 17 | 26 | 51 | 2 | 12 |
| 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 |
| 1985 | LAN | 2B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | LAN | SS | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
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 |