Mike Stenhouse
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1986)
Mike Stenhouse was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986 for the Montreal Expos, the Minnesota Twins, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 5 seasons. In 207 career games, he hit .190 with 79 hits, 9 home runs, and 40 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1982-10-03
- Last Game
- 1986-07-23
Full name: Michael Steven Stenhouse
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 207 | 416 | 40 | 79 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 71 | 66 | .190 | .308 | .291 | .598 | -562 |
Career AVG .190 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 26.8% below league average.
Career OBP .308 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.
Career SLG .291 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 25.4% below league average.
Career OPS .598 vs. league average .714 across their career seasons — 16.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | MON | NL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1983 | MON | NL | 24 | 40 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 10 | .125 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1984 | MON | NL | 80 | 175 | 14 | 32 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 26 | 32 | .183 | .259 (-30%) | .322 (-10%) | .384 (-23%) | .707 (-17%) | -440.9 |
| 1985 | MIN | AL | 81 | 179 | 23 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 1 | 29 | 18 | .223 | .257 (-13%) | .323 (+2%) | .390 (-14%) | .714 (-7%) | -121.4 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 21 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 5 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 207 | 416 | 40 | 79 | 15 | 0 | 9 | 40 | 1 | 71 | 66 | .190 | — | — | — | — | -562 | ||
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 (207 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 116 | 234 | 29 | 45 | 6 | 23 | .192 |
| Away | 91 | 182 | 11 | 34 | 3 | 17 | .187 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-07-23 | BOS | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1986-07-22 | BOS | OAK | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-07-21 | BOS | OAK | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-07-20 | BOS | SEA | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-07-11 | BOS | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-10 | BOS | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-07 | BOS | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-02 | BOS | TOR | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1986-06-30 | BOS | TOR | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986-06-22 | BOS | BAL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 30 |
| Left Field | 43 |
| Right Field | 37 |
| Designated Hitter | 27 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University | Cambridge | MA | 1977, 1978, 1979 |
Mike Stenhouse: the record in brief
Mike Stenhouse played a first major league game on October 3, 1982 and a last one on July 23, 1986. Stenhouse played for the Montreal Expos (1982 through 1984), the Minnesota Twins (1985), and the Boston Red Sox (1986). Listed as an outfielder, Stenhouse batted left-handed and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6'1" and 195 pounds. The birth record reads May 29, 1958, in Pueblo, CO, USA. The given name on file is Michael Steven Stenhouse.
In 207 games and 416 at bats, Stenhouse batted .190 with 79 hits, plus 9 homers and 40 RBI. Stenhouse got on base at a .308 rate and slugged .291 (.598 OPS). Set against a .259 league average for the same years, Stenhouse's .190 average sits 26.8% below it. By OPS the gap is 16.2% below league average (.598 against .714). 1985 produced Stenhouse's most hits, 40 of them for the Minnesota Twins. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .223 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Stenhouse
- What years did Mike Stenhouse play?
- Mike Stenhouse played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1986.
- Was Mike Stenhouse a pitcher?
- No. Mike Stenhouse was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Stenhouse hit?
- Mike Stenhouse hit 9 career home runs with 79 hits.
- What was Mike Stenhouse's career batting average?
- Mike Stenhouse batted .190 over his career, with 79 hits in 416 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Stenhouse have?
- Mike Stenhouse drove in 40 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Stenhouse in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Stenhouse has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.