Mike Beard Stats

Mike Beard was born on Wednesday, June 21, 1950, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Beard was 24 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 7, 1974, with the Atlanta Braves. His biographical data, year-by-year hitting stats, fielding stats, pitching stats (where applicable), career totals, uniform numbers, salary data and miscellaneous items-of-interest are presented by Baseball Almanac on this comprehensive Mike Beard baseball stats page.

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Mike Beard

Mike Beard Autograph on a 1976 Topps Baseball Card (#53 | <a href='../baseball_cards/baseball_cards_oneset.php?s=1976top01' title='1976 Topps Baseball Card Checklist'>Checklist</a>)

Mike Beard Autograph on a 1976 Topps Baseball Card (#53 | Checklist)

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Birth Name:   Michael Richard Beard
Nickname:   Mike
Born On:   06-21-1950  (Gemini)
Place of Birth Data Born In:   Little Rock, Arkansas
Year of Death Data Died On:   11-06-2022 (1,000 Oldest Living)
Place of Death Data Died In:   Little Rock, Arkansas
Cemetery:   West Mount Zion Cemetery, Hartman, Arkansas
High School:   Little Rock Central High School (Little Rock, AR)
College:   University of Texas at Austin
Batting Stances Chart Bats:   Left   Throwing Arms Chart Throws:   Left
Player Height Chart Height:   6-01   Player Weight Chart Weight:   185
First Game:   09-07-1974 (Age 24)
Last Game:   05-02-1977
Draft:   1971 : 1st Round (18th)

Mike Beard

Mike Beard Pitching Stats

1974 24 Braves 6 0 3 0 0 .000 2.89 0 0 0 9.1 34 5 3 3 1 1 0 7 0 1 0 -
1975 25 Braves 34 2 8 4 0 1.000 3.20 0 0 0 70.1 309 71 25 31 4 28 5 27 2 2 3 -
1976 26 Braves 30 0 11 0 2 .000 4.28 0 0 1 33.2 150 38 16 18 1 14 3 8 2 0 2 -
1977 27 Braves 4 0 2 0 0 .000 9.64 0 0 0 4.2 33 14 5 11 3 2 0 1 0 0 0 -
4 Years 74 2 24 4 2 .667 3.74 0 0 1 118.0 526 128 49 63 9 45 8 43 4 3 5 -

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Mike Beard Hitting Stats

1974 24 Braves 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
1975 25 Braves 34 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 5 1 0 0 0 .111 .200 .111
1976 26 Braves 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
1977 27 Braves 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000
4 Years 74 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6 1 0 0 0 .100 .182 .100

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Mike Beard Fielding Stats

1974 Braves P 6 0 28 3 0.5 3 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 2.89
1975 Braves P 34 2 211 16 0.5 15 2 13 1 1 n/a n/a n/a .938 1.92
1976 Braves P 30 0 101 12 0.4 12 3 9 0 1 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 3.21
1977 Braves P 4 0 14 1 0.3 1 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a n/a 1.000 1.93
P Totals 74 2 354 32 0.4 31 6 25 1 2 n/a n/a n/a .969 2.36
4 Years 74 2 354 32 0.4 31 6 25 1 2 n/a n/a n/a .969 2.36

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Mike Beard Miscellaneous Stats

1974 Braves 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 0.0 0.0 7.00 6.75 0.96
1975 Braves 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 1.8 0.0 0.96 3.45 3.58
1976 Braves 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 1.0 0.0 0.57 2.14 3.74
1977 Braves 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.50 1.93 3.86
4 Years 0 0 .000 0 0 n/a 0.0 1.7 0.0 0.96 3.28 3.43

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Mike Beard Miscellaneous Items of Interest

1974 Atlanta Braves 27 $15,000.00 - -
1975 Atlanta Braves 37 $16,750.00 - -
1976 Atlanta Braves 37 $21,000.00 - -
1977 Atlanta Braves 37 $27,500.00 - -

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Michael Richard Beard was a Major League Baseball player who pitched for the Atlanta Braves (1974-1977). When Mike, his nickname, made his big league debut on September 7, 1974, he became the first former student from Little Rock Central High School (Little Rock, AR) to pitch in the majors. Do you know what Hall of Fame (Class of 1983) third baseman preceded Beard? [Answer]

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Mike Beard Rookie Card | 1973 Topps Baseball Card (#53)
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MIKE BEARD: Mike joined Braves' bullpen in 1975 & was one of NL's top rookies. Led Southern League in ERA during 1974.

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