Mike Trost
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1890-1895)
Mike Trost was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1895 for the St. Louis Browns and the Louisville Colonels, a span of 6 seasons. In 20 career games, he hit .222 with 14 hits, 1 home runs, and 8 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 23.
- 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
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 180 lb
- Born
- 1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- Died
- 3/24/1901 in Camden, NJ, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1890-08-21
- Last Game
- 1895-09-29
Full name: Michael J. Trost
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 63 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | .222 | .300 | .302 | .602 | 23 |
Career AVG .222 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 18.4% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.
Career SLG .302 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 17.9% below league average.
Career OPS .602 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — 15.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | SL4 | AA | 17 | 51 | 10 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 0 | .255 | .260 (-2%) | .336 (+2%) | .351 (+1%) | .687 (+1%) | 23.0 |
| 1895 | LS3 | NL | 3 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 20 | 63 | 11 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 1 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 23 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 13 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Trost
- What years did Mike Trost play?
- Mike Trost played in Major League Baseball from 1890 to 1895.
- Was Mike Trost a pitcher?
- No. Mike Trost was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Trost hit?
- Mike Trost hit 1 career home runs with 14 hits.
- What was Mike Trost's career batting average?
- Mike Trost batted .222 over his career, with 14 hits in 63 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Trost have?
- Mike Trost drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Trost in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Trost has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.