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Mike Roarke

Retired
 
High Level
MLB
Years
1961-1964 (1961-1964)
Proper Name
Michael Thomas Roarke
Positions
C (181)
Positions
C
Height / Weight
6-2 / 195
Bats / Throws
Right / Right
Birthdate
November 8,1930
Death Date
July 27,2019   Age:  88.261
High School
West Warwick (West Warwick,RI)
Colleges
Boston College (Chestnut Hill,MA)
Drafted/Signed
UDFA: 1952-Milwaukee Braves
MLB Debut
April 19,1961
MLBAM ID
121264
Retrosheet#
roarm101
More Player Information
Stat Capsuleabrhhrrbisbavgops
MLB Career491411136440.230.594

Batting Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelmlb#ageposgabrh2b3bhrrbisbcsbbsohbpshsfiwdptbpaxbh1bavgobpslgopssecaisobabipbb%so%so_bbab_hr
1961Detroit TigersALMLBDET1230C862292151612220020310223665253942.223.283.284.567.148.061.2477.9112.251.55114.50
1962Detroit TigersALMLBDET1231C561361129414140013171002447150920.213.287.346.633.228.133.2178.6711.331.3134.00
1963Detroit TigersALMLBDET1232C234451400010023100111447014.318.362.318.680.045.000.3414.266.381.500.00
1964Detroit TigersALMLBDET1233C29824191007001010010012093118.232.315.244.559.134.012.26410.7510.751.000.00
1961MLBTotal--DET------862292151612220020310223665253942.223.283.284.567.148.061.2477.9112.251.55114.50AL1961
1962MLBTotal--DET------561361129414140013171002447150920.213.287.346.632.228.132.2178.6711.331.3134.00AL1962
1963MLBTotal--DET------234451400010023100111447014.318.362.318.680.045.000.3414.266.381.50AL1963
1964MLBTotal--DET------29824191007001010010012093118.232.315.244.559.134.012.26410.7510.751.00AL1964
Tot:MLB (4 yrs)MLB194491411131126440045612326121465431994.230.296.297.594.159.067.2518.2911.231.3681.83
Tot:AL (4 yrs)AL194491411131126440045612326121465431994.230.296.297.594.159.067.2518.2911.231.3681.83

Fielding Statistics

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelageposggsinnpoaedptctscsbcssb%fpctrfgrfirf9itm sharepl sharetm rank
1961Detroit TigersALMLB30C85-606.1383225541040500.9884.80.676.0352.598.82
1962Detroit TigersALMLB31C53-367.1247245127627100.9825.10.746.6632.994.62
1963Detroit TigersALMLB32C16-94.268511747300.9864.60.776.939.969.63
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Fielding Statistics are updated at the conclusion of season

Yearly Summary

csv
Glossary
yearteamleaguelevelmlb-classagewlrankrpigpmanagersalaryservice timeplayoffsawards
1961Detroit TigersALMLBDET30101612-86Bob Scheffingdnq
1962Detroit TigersALMLBDET3185764-56Bob Scheffingdnq
1963Detroit TigersALMLBDET3279835-23Chuck Dressen, Bob Scheffingdnq
1964Detroit TigersALMLBDET3385774-29Chuck Dressendnq
4 record(s)
Based on playing years with listed statistics and available season data.

Baseball Jobs

csv
Glossary
yearteam nameleaguelevelcategorymlb orgjobwlwpctrankgblPlayoffs
1965Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETBullpen Coach8973.549413.0dnq
1966Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETBullpen Coach8874.543310.0dnq
1967California AngelsALMLBMLBCALThird Base Coach8477.52257.5dnq
1968California AngelsALMLBMLBCALThird Base Coach6795.414836.0dnq
1969California AngelsALMLBMLBCALThird Base Coach7191.438326.0dnq
1970Detroit TigersALMLBMLBDETPitching Coach7983.488429.0dnq
1978Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNPitching Coach7983.488311.0dnq
1979Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNPitching Coach8082.494518.0dnq
1980Chicago CubsNLMLBMLBCHNPitching Coach6498.395627.0dnq
1984St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach8478.519312.5dnq
1985St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach10161.62310.0Lost World Series (Cardinals)
1986St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach7982.491328.5dnq
1987St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach9567.58610.0Lost World Series (Twins)
1988St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach7686.469525.0dnq
1989St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach8676.53137.0dnq
1990St. Louis CardinalsNLMLBMLBSLNPitching Coach7092.432625.0dnq
1991San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNPitching Coach8478.519310.0dnq
1992San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNPitching Coach8280.506316.0dnq
1993San Diego PadresNLMLBMLBSDNPitching Coach61101.377743.0dnq
1994Boston Red SoxALMLBMLBBOSPitching Coach5461.470417.0dnq
20 record(s)

Transactions

csv
Glossary
datetransaction descriptionteamminor team40-manstatus
1966-09-07Released by TigersNoHist
1966-08-16Signed contract with TigersDetroit TigersNoHist
1964-10-09Released by TigersNoHist
1959-10-15Traded from Milwaukee Braves with Casey Wise and Don Kaiser to Detroit Tigers for Charlie Lau and Don LeeDetroit TigersNoHist
1952-06-19Signed as amateur free agentBoston BravesNoHist
5 record(s)
Talent Ratings
Speed
27
Power
28
Contact
80
XBH
30
RBIs
41
Runs
24
Hitting
56
Durability
30
Team
.541

[Career Highlights]

[1952]  Drafted by the Milwaukee Braves in Round #0 (#0) out of Boston College
[1961]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1962]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1963]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1964]  Played for Detroit Tigers (MLB)
[1965]  Bullpen Coach for Detroit Tigers
[1966]  Bullpen Coach for Detroit Tigers
Show full Career Summary [1952-1994]
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