Mickey Tettleton
Born: 9/16/1960 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 1984-06-30 | Final Game: 1997-07-02
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Mickey Lee Tettleton
Biography
Mickey Tettleton was a professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1984 to 1997. Born in 1960, Tettleton played primarily as a position player, showcasing a powerful bat that contributed to his teams' offensive strategies. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,485 games, accumulating 1,132 hits, 245 home runs, and 732 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .241. Tettleton was known for his ability to draw walks and hit for power, making him a formidable presence at the plate during the latter part of the 20th century.
Throughout his career, Tettleton earned two All-Star selections, a testament to his skill and the respect he garnered from fans and peers alike. His playing style was characterized by a patient approach and a keen eye for pitches, which allowed him to combine his power with a solid understanding of the game. Tettleton's contributions came during a transformative era in baseball, where the emphasis on power hitting began to reshape offensive strategies across the league. He left a lasting legacy as a reliable slugger and an essential player on the teams he represented.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1485 | 4698 | 711 | 1132 | 210 | 16 | 245 | 732 | 23 | 949 | 1307 | 0.241 | 0.369 | 0.449 | 0.818 | 14945.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | OAK | AL | 33 | 76 | 10 | 20 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 21 | 0.263 | 25.3 |
| 1985 | OAK | AL | 78 | 211 | 23 | 53 | 12 | 0 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 28 | 59 | 0.251 | -7.9 |
| 1986 | OAK | AL | 90 | 211 | 26 | 43 | 9 | 0 | 10 | 35 | 7 | 39 | 51 | 0.204 | 6.5 |
| 1987 | OAK | AL | 82 | 211 | 19 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 26 | 1 | 30 | 65 | 0.194 | -675.8 |
| 1988 | BAL | AL | 86 | 283 | 31 | 74 | 11 | 1 | 11 | 37 | 0 | 28 | 70 | 0.261 | 432.5 |
| 1989 | BAL | AL | 117 | 411 | 72 | 106 | 21 | 2 | 26 | 65 | 3 | 73 | 117 | 0.258 | 2149.9 |
| 1990 | BAL | AL | 135 | 444 | 68 | 99 | 21 | 2 | 15 | 51 | 2 | 106 | 160 | 0.223 | 1030.5 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 154 | 501 | 85 | 132 | 17 | 2 | 31 | 89 | 3 | 101 | 131 | 0.263 | 2756.3 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 157 | 525 | 82 | 125 | 25 | 0 | 32 | 83 | 0 | 122 | 137 | 0.238 | 2647.7 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 152 | 522 | 79 | 128 | 25 | 4 | 32 | 110 | 3 | 109 | 139 | 0.245 | 2109.1 |
| 1994 | DET | AL | 107 | 339 | 57 | 84 | 18 | 2 | 17 | 51 | 0 | 97 | 98 | 0.248 | 1500.4 |
| 1995 | TEX | AL | 134 | 429 | 76 | 102 | 19 | 1 | 32 | 78 | 0 | 107 | 110 | 0.238 | 2147.9 |
| 1996 | TEX | AL | 143 | 491 | 78 | 121 | 26 | 1 | 24 | 83 | 2 | 95 | 137 | 0.246 | 822.8 |
| 1997 | TEX | AL | 17 | 44 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.083 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | ALDS2 | TEX | 4 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.083 |
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 | C | 80 | 66 | 433 | 28 | 6 | 1 |
| 1987 | OAK | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | BAL | C | 80 | 75 | 361 | 31 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | BAL | C | 75 | 72 | 297 | 42 | 2 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | C | 90 | 85 | 425 | 37 | 4 | 3 |
| 1990 | BAL | 1B | 5 | 4 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1990 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | C | 125 | 116 | 558 | 55 | 6 | 2 |
| 1991 | DET | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | DET | C | 113 | 110 | 475 | 47 | 2 | 10 |
| 1992 | DET | 1B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | DET | OF | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | C | 56 | 51 | 268 | 19 | 1 | 1 |
| 1993 | DET | 1B | 59 | 35 | 364 | 24 | 3 | 41 |
| 1993 | DET | OF | 55 | 54 | 92 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | C | 53 | 51 | 237 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | DET | 1B | 24 | 12 | 104 | 11 | 3 | 7 |
| 1994 | DET | OF | 18 | 18 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | C | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | TEX | 1B | 9 | 9 | 80 | 6 | 0 | 7 |
| 1995 | TEX | OF | 63 | 63 | 100 | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 1996 | TEX | 1B | 23 | 23 | 161 | 11 | 4 | 14 |
Career Games by 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 |