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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | STL | NL | 13 | 37 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0.189 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | STL | NL | 144 | 469 | 48 | 114 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 2 | 23 | 66 | 0.243 | -1759.3 |
| 1974 | STL | NL | 151 | 422 | 35 | 94 | 14 | 5 | 1 | 37 | 4 | 22 | 70 | 0.223 | -1813.4 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 122 | 368 | 45 | 98 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 37 | 5 | 24 | 39 | 0.266 | -451.1 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 76 | 245 | 26 | 70 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 28 | 3 | 16 | 34 | 0.286 | 416.4 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 138 | 418 | 42 | 103 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 57 | 3 | 30 | 48 | 0.246 | -1030.7 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 125 | 377 | 26 | 88 | 16 | 0 | 3 | 26 | 2 | 24 | 41 | 0.233 | -1313.3 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 75 | 190 | 18 | 42 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 13 | 28 | 0.221 | -494.6 |
| 1980 | CHC | NL | 123 | 341 | 34 | 81 | 19 | 3 | 3 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 61 | 0.238 | -1032.3 |
| 1981 | CHC | NL | 50 | 92 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 0.185 | -382.7 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | SLN | 2B | 11 | 10 | 20 | 31 | 1 | 3 |
| 1972 | SLN | SS | 2 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| 1973 | SLN | 2B | 16 | 14 | 37 | 49 | 0 | 12 |
| 1973 | SLN | SS | 128 | 123 | 202 | 352 | 33 | 68 |
| 1974 | SLN | 2B | 12 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 7 |
| 1974 | SLN | SS | 143 | 134 | 231 | 410 | 30 | 108 |
| 1975 | SLN | 2B | 24 | 16 | 29 | 57 | 3 | 8 |
| 1975 | SLN | 3B | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SLN | SS | 95 | 84 | 154 | 246 | 12 | 44 |
| 1976 | SLN | 2B | 74 | 72 | 158 | 237 | 12 | 54 |
| 1977 | SLN | 2B | 135 | 128 | 267 | 423 | 15 | 99 |
| 1978 | SLN | 2B | 124 | 115 | 246 | 306 | 13 | 78 |
| 1979 | SLN | 2B | 71 | 57 | 125 | 184 | 8 | 42 |
| 1980 | CHN | 2B | 117 | 104 | 222 | 329 | 18 | 69 |
| 1981 | CHN | 2B | 36 | 23 | 50 | 76 | 8 | 14 |
| 1981 | CHN | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |