Mike Sharperson Notable

b. October 4, 1961 · Toronto Blue Jays 1987, Los Angeles Dodgers 1987–1993, Atlanta Braves 1995

Mike Sharperson played for three clubs across nine seasons as a third baseman, opening with the Toronto Blue Jays in 1987 and closing with the Atlanta Braves in 1995. His longest stay was with the Los Angeles Dodgers, from 1987 to 1993.

Across 557 games he batted .280, with 337 hits and 149 runs. He finished with 10 home runs, 61 doubles and 22 stolen bases.

He played 256 games at third base, with 327 assists and 23 errors. He turned 20 double plays. He also played 156 games at second base.

He was an All-Star in 1992.

He was born in Orangeburg, SC, USA on October 4, 1961, and died on May 26, 1996. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Honors

Award	Times	Years
All-Star selection	1	1992

Batting, season by season

Year	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	AVG
1987	LAD/TOR	42	129	11	29	6	1	0	10	11	20	2	.225
1988	LAD	46	59	8	16	1	0	0	4	1	12	0	.271
1989	LAD	27	28	2	7	3	0	0	5	4	7	0	.250
1990	LAD	129	357	42	106	14	2	3	36	46	39	15	.297
1991	LAD	105	216	24	60	11	2	2	20	25	24	1	.278
1992	LAD	128	317	48	95	21	0	3	36	47	33	2	.300
1993	LAD	73	90	13	23	4	0	2	10	5	17	2	.256
1995	ATL	7	7	1	1	1	0	0	2	0	2	0	.143
Career	—	557	1203	149	337	61	5	10	123	139	154	22	.280

On this day & linked events

1961

Born October 4, 1961

Orangeburg, SC, USA

1996

Died May 26, 1996

1987

Major-league debut: Mike Sharperson

Mike Sharperson made a major-league debut on April 6, 1987.

1995

Final major-league game: Mike Sharperson

Mike Sharperson played a final major-league game on July 15, 1995.