Mike Tyson, baseball player, 1972-1981

Mike Tyson

Born: 1/13/1950 in Rocky Mount, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1972-09-05 | Final Game: 1981-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Ray Tyson

Biography

Mike Tyson, born in 1950, was a position player who enjoyed a notable career in Major League Baseball from 1972 until his retirement in 1981. Over the course of 1,017 games, he showcased his talents primarily as a versatile hitter and an agile base runner. Tyson accumulated 714 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .241. His offensive prowess included 27 home runs and 269 runs batted in, along with 23 stolen bases, highlighting his ability to impact the game both with power and speed. Playing during a transformative period in baseball, Tyson's career spanned the late 1970s, an era characterized by the emergence of more powerful hitters and changing styles of play. While he may not have been among the most celebrated stars of his time, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in clutch situations. Tyson's career, marked by his consistent presence in the lineup, exemplified the grit and determination of players of his generation, making him a respected figure in the annals of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1017 2959 281 714 118 28 27 269 23 175 411 0.241 0.285 0.327 0.612 -7861.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 620 547 1170 1716 79 386
3B 5 2 1 5 0 0
SS 369 343 593 1013 77 221

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 619
Third Base 5
Shortstop 370

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indian River Community College Fort Pierce FL 1969, 1970