Mike Zunino
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2013-2023)
Mike Zunino was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2023 for the Seattle Mariners, the Tampa Bay Rays, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 11 seasons. In 892 career games, he hit .199 with 557 hits, 149 home runs, and 372 RBI. Mike Zunino was an All-Star.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2013-06-12
- Last Game
- 2023-06-14
- Awards
- All-Star
Full name: Michael Accorsi Zunino
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 892 | 2,798 | 326 | 557 | 121 | 5 | 149 | 372 | 2 | 219 | 1,088 | .199 | .271 | .406 | .676 | -3,247 |
Career AVG .199 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 20.5% below league average.
Career OBP .271 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 15.1% below league average.
Career SLG .406 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .676 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 7.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | AL | 52 | 173 | 22 | 37 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 14 | 1 | 16 | 49 | .214 | .253 (-16%) | .317 (-9%) | .396 (-17%) | .714 (-13%) | -337.3 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | 131 | 438 | 51 | 87 | 20 | 2 | 22 | 60 | 0 | 17 | 158 | .199 | .251 (-21%) | .313 (-19%) | .386 (+5%) | .700 (-6%) | -525.6 |
| 2015 | SEA | AL | 112 | 350 | 28 | 61 | 11 | 0 | 11 | 28 | 0 | 21 | 132 | .174 | .254 (-32%) | .316 (-27%) | .404 (-26%) | .721 (-27%) | -1502.8 |
| 2016 | SEA | AL | 55 | 164 | 16 | 34 | 7 | 0 | 12 | 31 | 0 | 21 | 65 | .207 | .255 (-19%) | .321 (-1%) | .417 (+12%) | .738 (+7%) | 210.3 |
| 2017 | SEA | AL | 124 | 387 | 52 | 97 | 25 | 0 | 25 | 64 | 1 | 39 | 160 | .251 | .254 (-2%) | .324 (+2%) | .425 (+20%) | .750 (+12%) | 915.5 |
| 2018 | SEA | AL | 113 | 373 | 37 | 75 | 18 | 0 | 20 | 44 | 0 | 24 | 150 | .201 | .247 (-19%) | .318 (-19%) | .409 (avg) | .727 (-8%) | -566.7 |
| 2019 | TBA | AL | 90 | 266 | 30 | 44 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 98 | .165 | .252 (-34%) | .322 (-28%) | .434 (-28%) | .757 (-28%) | -1269.0 |
| 2020 | TBA | AL | 28 | 75 | 8 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 37 | .147 | .244 (-40%) | .321 (-26%) | .417 (-14%) | .739 (-19%) | -246.6 |
| 2021 | TBA | AL | 109 | 333 | 64 | 72 | 11 | 2 | 33 | 62 | 0 | 34 | 132 | .216 | .243 (-11%) | .317 (-5%) | .410 (+36%) | .727 (+18%) | 1049.8 |
| 2022 | TBA | AL | 36 | 115 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 16 | 0 | 6 | 46 | .148 | .242 (-39%) | .311 (-37%) | .394 (-23%) | .706 (-29%) | -558.0 |
| 2023 | CLE | AL | 42 | 124 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 15 | 61 | .177 | .248 (-29%) | .320 (-15%) | .414 (-26%) | .734 (-21%) | -416.9 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 892 | 2,798 | 326 | 557 | 121 | 5 | 149 | 372 | 2 | 219 | 1,088 | .199 | — | — | — | — | -3,247 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (892 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 452 | 1352 | 156 | 271 | 70 | 161 | .200 |
| Away | 440 | 1446 | 170 | 286 | 79 | 211 | .198 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-14 | CLE | SDP | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-06-10 | CLE | HOU | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-06-09 | CLE | HOU | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-06-07 | CLE | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2023-06-06 | CLE | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2023-06-03 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2023-06-01 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023-05-30 | CLE | BAL | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023-05-28 | CLE | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023-05-26 | CLE | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | SEA | C | 50 | 48 | 363 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 | SEA | C | 130 | 125 | 1010 | 84 | 5 | 5 |
| 2015 | SEA | C | 112 | 101 | 809 | 44 | 5 | 6 |
| 2016 | SEA | C | 52 | 48 | 400 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SEA | C | 120 | 112 | 894 | 56 | 7 | 5 |
| 2018 | SEA | C | 111 | 101 | 880 | 43 | 2 | 5 |
| 2019 | TBA | C | 89 | 78 | 764 | 37 | 6 | 7 |
| 2020 | TBA | C | 28 | 25 | 244 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| 2021 | TBA | C | 105 | 97 | 909 | 37 | 5 | 2 |
| 2022 | TBA | C | 35 | 34 | 283 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2023 | CLE | C | 42 | 41 | 276 | 17 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 874 |
| Designated Hitter | 6 |
Salary History
Mike Zunino's recorded salaries total $1,027,600 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zunino's career ran from 2013 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | SEA | AL | $523,500 |
| 2014 | SEA | AL | $504,100 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,027,600 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Florida | Gainesville | FL | 2010, 2011, 2012 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 1.0 | 420 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Zunino (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Zunino: the record in brief
June 12, 2013 and June 14, 2023 bracket Mike Zunino's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Zunino's seasons break down as the Seattle Mariners (2013 to 2018), the Tampa Bay Rays (2019 to 2022), and the Cleveland Guardians (2023). The bio lists Zunino as a catcher who threw and hit right-handed. The recorded size is 6 feet, 2 inches and 235 pounds. Zunino was born on March 25, 1991, in Cape Coral, FL, USA. The given name on file is Michael Accorsi Zunino.
Zunino finished with 557 hits from 2,798 at bats in 892 games, which works out to .199, along with 149 home runs and 372 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .271 and .406 give Zunino a career OPS of .676. Measured against the leagues Zunino played in, the .199 career average compares with a .250 league average over the same seasons, 20.5% below the league. By OPS the gap is 7.2% below league average (.676 against .728). The home run peak was 33 in 2021 with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Zunino
- What years did Mike Zunino play?
- Mike Zunino played in Major League Baseball from 2013 to 2023.
- Was Mike Zunino a pitcher?
- No. Mike Zunino was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Mike Zunino hit?
- Mike Zunino hit 149 career home runs with 557 hits.
- What teams did Mike Zunino play for?
- Mike Zunino played for 3 teams: the Seattle Mariners (2013–2018), the Tampa Bay Rays (2019–2022), and the Cleveland Guardians (2023).
- Did Mike Zunino win an MVP award?
- No. Mike Zunino did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Mike Zunino win?
- Mike Zunino was selected to 1 All-Star Game.
- What were Mike Zunino's career stats?
- In 892 games, Mike Zunino had 557 hits, 149 home runs, 372 RBI, 326 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .199 batting average.
- How much did Mike Zunino earn in his career?
- Mike Zunino's recorded salaries total $1,027,600 over 2 seasons, 2014 to 2015. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zunino's career ran from 2013 to 2023. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2013 and 2016.
- What was Mike Zunino's salary?
- Mike Zunino's last recorded salary was $523,500, in 2015. His highest recorded salary was $523,500, in 2015, and his lowest was $504,100, in 2014. The Salary History table lists each season from 2014 to 2015.
- What position did Mike Zunino play?
- Mike Zunino played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Zunino and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Zunino was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 235 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mike Zunino hit each season?
- Mike Zunino's home runs by season: 5 in 2013, 22 in 2014, 11 in 2015, 12 in 2016, 25 in 2017, 20 in 2018, 9 in 2019, 4 in 2020, 33 in 2021, 5 in 2022, and 3 in 2023. His most in one season was 33, in 2021.
- What was Mike Zunino's career batting average?
- Mike Zunino batted .199 over his career, with 557 hits in 2,798 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mike Zunino have?
- Mike Zunino drove in 372 runs in his career.