Mickey Tettleton
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1984-1997)
Mickey Tettleton was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1997 for 4 teams, including the Athletics, a span of 14 seasons. In 1,485 career games, he hit .241 with 1,132 hits, 245 home runs, and 732 RBI. Mickey Tettleton was a 2-time All-Star and a 3-time Silver Slugger. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 15,035.
- 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1984-06-30
- Last Game
- 1997-07-02
- Awards
- 2× All-Star · 3× Silver Slugger
Full name: Mickey Lee Tettleton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,485 | 4,698 | 711 | 1,132 | 210 | 16 | 245 | 732 | 23 | 949 | 1,307 | .241 | .369 | .449 | .818 | 15,035 |
Career AVG .241 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 7.7% below league average.
Career OBP .369 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.
Career OPS .818 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — +12.5% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 33 | 76 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 21 | .263 | .259 (+1%) | .322 (+9%) | .384 (-8%) | .707 (avg) | 25.3 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 78 | 211 | 23 | 53 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 28 | 59 | .251 | .257 (-2%) | .323 (+7%) | .390 (-10%) | .714 (-3%) | -6.9 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 90 | 211 | 26 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 7 | 39 | 51 | .204 | .257 (-21%) | .325 (avg) | .395 (-2%) | .720 (-1%) | 6.5 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 82 | 211 | 19 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 65 | .194 | .262 (-26%) | .331 (-12%) | .415 (-22%) | .746 (-18%) | -586.7 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 86 | 283 | 31 | 74 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 70 | .261 | .254 (+3%) | .317 (+4%) | .377 (+12%) | .695 (+8%) | 432.5 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 117 | 411 | 72 | 106 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 65 | 3 | 73 | 117 | .258 | .254 (+1%) | .319 (+15%) | .375 (+36%) | .694 (+26%) | 2149.9 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 135 | 444 | 68 | 99 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 51 | 2 | 106 | 160 | .223 | .257 (-14%) | .324 (+16%) | .385 (-1%) | .710 (+7%) | 1030.5 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 154 | 501 | 85 | 132 | 17 | 2 | 31 | 89 | 3 | 101 | 131 | .263 | .255 (+3%) | .323 (+20%) | .384 (+28%) | .708 (+24%) | 2756.3 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 157 | 525 | 82 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 32 | 83 | 0 | 122 | 137 | .238 | .255 (-7%) | .322 (+18%) | .377 (+24%) | .699 (+21%) | 2647.7 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 152 | 522 | 79 | 128 | 25 | 4 | 32 | 110 | 3 | 109 | 139 | .245 | .265 (-7%) | .332 (+12%) | .403 (+22%) | .735 (+18%) | 2109.1 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 107 | 339 | 57 | 84 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 51 | 0 | 97 | 98 | .248 | .269 (-8%) | .338 (+24%) | .424 (+9%) | .763 (+16%) | 1500.4 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 134 | 429 | 76 | 102 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 78 | 0 | 107 | 110 | .238 | .266 (-11%) | .337 (+17%) | .417 (+22%) | .755 (+20%) | 2147.9 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 143 | 491 | 78 | 121 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 83 | 2 | 95 | 137 | .246 | .269 (-9%) | .340 (+8%) | .426 (+5%) | .767 (+6%) | 822.8 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 17 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 14 seasons | 1,485 | 4,698 | 711 | 1,132 | 210 | 16 | 245 | 732 | 23 | 949 | 1,307 | .241 | — | — | — | — | 15,035 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1485 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 753 | 2333 | 387 | 596 | 137 | 391 | .255 |
| Away | 732 | 2365 | 324 | 536 | 108 | 341 | .227 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997-07-02 | TEX | COL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997-07-01 | TEX | LAD | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-28 | TEX | OAK | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-26 | TEX | OAK | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-06-25 | TEX | LAA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-24 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-06-23 | TEX | LAA | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-04-15 | TEX | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997-04-14 | TEX | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997-04-13 | TEX | BAL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 125 | 83 | 748 | 55 | 11 | 71 |
| C | 872 | 792 | 3978 | 346 | 39 | 36 |
| OF | 142 | 137 | 225 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | C | 32 | 22 | 112 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1985 | OAK | C | 76 | 66 | 344 | 24 | 4 | 9 |
| 1986 | OAK | C | 89 | 77 | 463 | 32 | 8 | 6 |
| 1987 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | OAK | C | 80 | 66 | 433 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| 1988 | BAL | C | 80 | 75 | 361 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | BAL | C | 75 | 72 | 297 | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | C | 90 | 85 | 425 | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| 1990 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | C | 125 | 116 | 558 | 55 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | DET | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | DET | C | 113 | 110 | 475 | 47 | 2 | 10 |
| 1992 | DET | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | 1B | 59 | 35 | 364 | 24 | 3 | 41 |
| 1993 | DET | C | 56 | 51 | 268 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | DET | OF | 55 | 54 | 92 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | 1B | 24 | 12 | 104 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | DET | C | 53 | 51 | 237 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | OF | 18 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | 1B | 9 | 9 | 80 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | TEX | C | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | OF | 63 | 63 | 100 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | TEX | 1B | 23 | 23 | 161 | 11 | 4 | 14 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 872 |
| First Base | 125 |
| Left Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 120 |
| Designated Hitter | 361 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Player of the Week | Week of 1995-09-30 |
| 1993 | Player of the Week | Week of 1993-08-28 |
| 1992 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 1992 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1991 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 1991 | TSN All-Star | C |
| 1990 | Player of the Week | Week of 1990-05-19 |
| 1989 | Silver Slugger | C |
| 1989 | TSN All-Star | C |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | TEX | AL | $1,783,140 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | $1,461,649 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | $1,000,000 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | $1,858,334 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $3,333,333 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | $3,325,000 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | $1,600,000 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | $750,000 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | $290,000 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | $120,000 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | $95,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $15,616,456 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oklahoma State University | Stillwater | OK | 1979, 1980, 1981 |
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Mickey Tettleton: the record in brief
Mickey Tettleton played a first major league game on June 30, 1984 and a last one on July 2, 1997. By club, Tettleton's seasons break down as the Oakland Athletics (1984 to 1987), the Baltimore Orioles (1988 to 1990), the Detroit Tigers (1991 through 1994), and the Texas Rangers (1995 through 1997). Born on September 16, 1960, in Oklahoma City, OK, USA, Tettleton is listed as a catcher and batted from both sides and threw right-handed. The bio gives 200 pounds on a 6-foot-2 frame. The bio lists the given name Mickey Lee.
Tettleton finished with 1,132 hits from 4,698 at bats in 1,485 games, which works out to .241, plus 245 home runs, 732 runs batted in, and 23 stolen bases. Tettleton's career OPS of .818 combines a .369 on-base mark with .449 slugging. Set against a .261 league average for the same years, Tettleton's .241 average sits 7.7% below it. For power, 1992 stands out: 32 home runs with the Detroit Tigers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Tettleton
- What years did Mickey Tettleton play?
- Mickey Tettleton played in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1997.
- Was Mickey Tettleton a pitcher?
- No. Mickey Tettleton was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mickey Tettleton hit?
- Mickey Tettleton hit 245 career home runs with 1132 hits.
- What was Mickey Tettleton's career batting average?
- Mickey Tettleton batted .241 over his career, with 1,132 hits in 4,698 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mickey Tettleton have?
- Mickey Tettleton drove in 732 runs in his career.
- Is Mickey Tettleton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mickey Tettleton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.