Mike Rouse
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2006-2007)
Mike Rouse was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007 for the Athletics and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. In 49 career games, he hit .165 with 15 hits and 6 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2006-06-09
- Last Game
- 2007-08-04
Full name: Michael Gregory Rouse
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 91 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24 | .165 | .238 | .209 | .446 | -628 |
Career AVG .165 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 38.7% below league average.
Career OBP .238 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 29.3% below league average.
Career SLG .209 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 51.1% below league average.
Career OPS .446 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons — 41.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | OAK | AL | 8 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .292 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CLE | AL | 41 | 67 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 20 | .119 | .268 (-55%) | .335 (-40%) | .422 (-68%) | .758 (-56%) | -628.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 49 | 91 | 9 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24 | .165 | — | — | — | — | -628 | ||
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 (49 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 21 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | .148 |
| Away | 28 | 64 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 5 | .172 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007-08-04 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-08-01 | CLE | TEX | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-28 | CLE | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-27 | CLE | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-07-21 | CLE | TEX | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007-07-20 | CLE | TEX | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2007-07-17 | CLE | CHW | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-14 | CLE | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-13 | CLE | KCR | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007-07-06 | CLE | TOR | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 21 |
| Third Base | 14 |
| Shortstop | 11 |
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | CLE | AL | $380,100 |
| Total Career Earnings | $380,100 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Fullerton | Fullerton | CA | 2001 |
| San Jose State University | San Jose | CA | 1999 |
Mike Rouse: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Rouse debuted on June 9, 2006 and played a final game on August 4, 2007. The team column moves through the Oakland Athletics (2006) and the Cleveland Indians (2007). Rouse, a second baseman by primary position, batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 200 pounds on a 5-foot-11 frame. Rouse was born on April 25, 1980, in San Jose, CA, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Gregory.
Rouse finished with 15 hits from 91 at bats in 49 games, which works out to .165, adding 6 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .238 and .209 give Rouse a career OPS of .446. Over the seasons Rouse played, league hitters batted .269; the .165 career figure is 38.7% below that. In OPS terms, Rouse's .446 stands 41.5% below the league's .763. No season topped the 8 hits of 2007. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .119 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Rouse
- What years did Mike Rouse play?
- Mike Rouse played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2007.
- Was Mike Rouse a pitcher?
- No. Mike Rouse was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mike Rouse hit?
- Mike Rouse hit 0 career home runs with 15 hits.
- What was Mike Rouse's career batting average?
- Mike Rouse batted .165 over his career, with 15 hits in 91 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Rouse have?
- Mike Rouse drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Rouse in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Rouse has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.