Mike Vento
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2006)
Mike Vento was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006 for the New York Yankees and the Washington Nationals, a span of 2 seasons. In 11 career games, he hit .250 with 5 hits and 1 RBI.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 195 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-09-13
- Last Game
- 2006-06-09
Full name: Michael Vento
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .250 | .375 | .300 | .675 | 0 |
Career AVG .250 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.
Career OBP .375 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — +12.5% above league average.
Career SLG .300 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 29.5% below league average.
Career OPS .675 vs. league average .759 across their career seasons — 11.1% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NYA | AL | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | WAS | NL | 9 | 18 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 5 | .278 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 11 | 20 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 6 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (11 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 3 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .750 |
| Away | 8 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .125 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006-06-09 | WAS | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-07 | WAS | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-05 | WAS | ATL | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006-06-04 | WAS | MIL | W | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-06-03 | WAS | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006-06-02 | WAS | MIL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-05-31 | WAS | PHI | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006-05-28 | WAS | LAD | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006-05-27 | WAS | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005-10-02 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Ana College | Santa Ana | CA | 1998 |
| New Mexico Junior College | Hobbs | NM | 1997 |
Mike Vento: the record in brief
September 13, 2005 and June 9, 2006 bracket Mike Vento's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Club by club, the record runs the New York Yankees (2005) and the Washington Nationals (2006). Vento is listed as a right fielder at 195 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. The bio says Vento both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is May 25, 1978, in Albuquerque, NM, USA. Mike Vento was the playing name; the full given name is Michael.
Vento's career batting table shows 11 games, 20 at bats and 5 hits, a .250 average; the totals also include 1 runs batted in. Over the seasons Vento played, league hitters batted .267; the .250 career figure is 6.3% below that. The hits column peaks at 5, in 2006.
Every defensive appearance on record for Vento, 10 games, came at right field. In the outfield, Vento's fielding totals are 15 putouts, 1 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Vento
- What years did Mike Vento play?
- Mike Vento played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2006.
- Was Mike Vento a pitcher?
- No. Mike Vento was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Mike Vento hit?
- Mike Vento hit 0 career home runs with 5 hits.
- What was Mike Vento's career batting average?
- Mike Vento batted .250 over his career, with 5 hits in 20 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Vento have?
- Mike Vento drove in 1 runs in his career.
- Is Mike Vento in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Vento has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.