Michael Westerman
Michael A. Westerman
Born: August 28, 1954
Natrona Heights, PA US
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 1B, 3B, OF
Bats: Switch
Throws: Right
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 170
Draft: Round 10 (1972 June Amateur Draft, Cincinnati Reds)
School: Freeport HS (PA)
Career: 1972-1975
Michael Westerman compiled a career batting average of .228 with 4 home runs and 44 RBI in his 158-game career with the Reds, Seattle Rainiers and Tampa Tarpons. He began playing during the 1972 season and last took the field during the 1975 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R | GULF | Reds | 58 | 246 | 199 | 32 | 46 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 7 | 5 | 42 | 37 | .231 | .365 | .302 | .666 | 60 | 1 | 2 | 2 | ||
| 1973 | Short Season A | NORW | Seattle Rainiers | 73 | 262 | 214 | 31 | 49 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 27 | 8 | 2 | 46 | 79 | .229 | .364 | .332 | .696 | 71 | 0 | 1 | 1 | ||
| 1974 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | 22 | 68 | 55 | 6 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 14 | .236 | .333 | .255 | .588 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | 5 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | .000 | .250 | .000 | .250 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Totals | 158 | 584 | 474 | 69 | 108 | 19 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 15 | 8 | 97 | 132 | .228 | .359 | .306 | .665 | 145 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R | GULF | Reds | SS | 52 | 97 | 139 | 22 | 20 | .915 | 4.538 |
| 1972 | R | GULF | Reds | 1B | 4 | 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1.000 | 6.000 |
| 1973 | Short Season A | NORW | Seattle Rainiers | 3B | 43 | 37 | 77 | 11 | 3 | .912 | 2.651 |
| 1973 | Short Season A | NORW | Seattle Rainiers | SS | 29 | 34 | 68 | 11 | 8 | .903 | 3.517 |
| 1973 | Short Season A | NORW | Seattle Rainiers | OF | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | .500 |
| 1974 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | SS | 20 | 30 | 58 | 5 | 7 | .946 | 4.400 |
| 1975 | A | FLOR | Tampa Tarpons | SS | 3 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 2 | .733 | 3.667 |
| Totals | 153 | 221 | 355 | 53 | 42 | .916 | 3.765 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | R | Gulf Coast League | Reds | CIN | ||
| 1973 | Short Season A | Northwest League | Seattle Rainiers | CIN | ||
| 1974 | A | Florida State League | Tampa Tarpons | CIN | ||
| 1975 | A | Florida State League | Tampa Tarpons | CIN |
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