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Mike Heath

Catcher7 seasons1979–1985

Biography

Mike Heath was a Major League Baseball catcher, born February 5, 1955 in Tampa, FL. A right-handed hitter listed at 5' 11" and 190 pounds, Mike Heath debuted on June 3, 1978 and last played on July 2, 1991.

Over 1325 major-league games, Mike Heath batted .252 with 1061 hits, 86 home runs, and 469 RBI in 4212 at-bats.

Every one of Mike's Athletics seasons is listed below. Explore more through the franchise history, the rosters by year, and the full player index.

Born

February 5, 1955

Birthplace

Tampa, FL

Position

Catcher

Bats / Throws

Right / Right

Height / Weight

5' 11", 190 lb

MLB Debut

June 3, 1978

Final Game

July 2, 1991

Seasons with A's

MLB Career Statistics

Career batting totals across 1325 major-league games, and the year-by-year line. Figures from the MLB Stats API.

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS
1325	4212	462	1061	173	27	86	469	278	616	.252	.300	.367	.667

Year	Team	G	AB	H	HR	RBI	AVG
1978	New York Yankees	33	92	21	0	8	.228
1979	Oakland Athletics	74	258	66	3	27	.256
1980	Oakland Athletics	92	305	74	1	33	.243
1981	Oakland Athletics	84	301	71	8	30	.236
1982	Oakland Athletics	101	318	77	3	39	.242
1983	Oakland Athletics	96	345	97	6	33	.281
1984	Oakland Athletics	140	475	118	13	64	.248
1985	Oakland Athletics	138	436	109	13	55	.250
1986	St. Louis Cardinals	65	190	39	4	25	.205
1986	Detroit Tigers	30	98	26	4	11	.265
1986	?	95	288	65	8	36	.226
1987	Detroit Tigers	93	270	76	8	33	.281
1988	Detroit Tigers	86	219	54	5	18	.247
1989	Detroit Tigers	122	396	104	10	43	.263
1990	Detroit Tigers	122	370	100	7	38	.270
1991	Atlanta Braves	49	139	29	1	12	.209

Season-by-Season

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With the Athletics

With the Athletics franchise, Mike Heath appears across the 1979-1985 seasons (Oakland Athletics).

In an Athletics uniform, Mike Heath played 725 games with 612 hits and 281 RBI. Every A's season is captured on the franchise rosters below.

Teammates & Related Players

Players who shared a franchise roster with Mike Heath.

Dwayne Murphy Rick Langford Steve McCatty Rickey Henderson Mike Davis Mike Norris Wayne Gross Matt Keough

Frequently Asked Questions

What position did Mike Heath play?

Mike Heath was a catcher who batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

When did Mike Heath play for the Athletics?

Mike Heath appears on the Athletics franchise roster in 1979-1985.

Where was Mike Heath born?

Mike Heath was born on February 5, 1955 in Tampa, FL.

What were Mike Heath's MLB career stats?

Over 1325 MLB games, Mike Heath hit .252 with 1061 hits, 86 home runs, and 469 RBI.

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