Mike Trost, baseball player, 1890-1895

Mike Trost

Born: 1866 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

Died: 3/24/1901 in Camden, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-21 | Final Game: 1895-09-29

Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael J. Trost

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Biography

Mike Trost was a professional baseball player who played as a position player during the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1866, he had a brief but notable career from 1890 to 1895, participating in a total of 20 games. Trost made his mark in the game with a batting average of .222, accumulating 14 hits, including one home run, and driving in eight runs during his time on the field. Additionally, he showcased his speed on the bases with five stolen bases, highlighting his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Competing in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era towards a more offensive style of play, Trost's stint in Major League Baseball reflected the challenges and dynamics of the time. While his career was relatively short, he remains a part of the tapestry of early baseball history, representing the players who laid the groundwork for the future of the game. Trost's contributions, albeit modest in volume, were significant in their context, encapsulating the spirit of baseball during the late 19th century.

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 0.222 0.300 0.302 0.602 23.0

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 0.602 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — 15.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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 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 0.083 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 3 0 17 0 0 1
C 13 0 60 13 9 0
OF 4 0 10 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 SL4 C 13 0 60 13 9 0
1890 SL4 OF 4 0 10 0 0 0
1895 LS3 1B 3 0 17 0 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 13
First Base 3
Center Field 3
Right Field 1