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Mike Hessman was born on 5 March, 1978 in Fountain Valley, California, U.S., is an American baseball player. Discover Mike Hessman's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 46 years old?

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Age 46 years old
Zodiac Sign Pisces
Born 5 March 1978
Birthday 5 March
Birthplace Fountain Valley, California, U.S.
Nationality United States

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Mike Hessman Height, Weight & Measurements

At 46 years old, Mike Hessman height is 6′ 5″ and Weight 214 lbs.

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Height 6′ 5″
Weight 214 lbs
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He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.

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Mike Hessman Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Mike Hessman worth at the age of 46 years old? Mike Hessman’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Mike Hessman's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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1968

On June 1, he hit his 68th career home run with the Mud Hens, breaking Erve Beck's 107-year old franchise record.

1978

Michael Steven Hessman (born March 5, 1978) is an American former professional baseball first baseman and third baseman.

He is currently a hitting coach for the Toledo Mud Hens.

He played in MLB for the Atlanta Braves, Detroit Tigers, and New York Mets, and in Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) for the Orix Buffaloes.

1996

Hessman was originally drafted out of Mater Dei High School in the 15th round (452nd overall) by the Atlanta Braves in the 1996 MLB draft.

2003

He spent eight years in the Braves organization before making his Major League debut on August 22, 2003.

His first major league hit was a pinch-hit home run on August 26, 2003, off New York Mets pitcher Mike Stanton.

2005

Hessman signed a minor league contract with the Detroit Tigers on January 7, 2005.

He played for the Tigers' Triple-A affiliate, the Toledo Mud Hens, for the whole season, and helped them win the International League championship for the first time in 38 years.

Hessman batted .214 with 28 home runs and 74 RBI.

2006

He spent the entire 2006 season with the Mud Hens, contributing to the Mud Hens' second consecutive Governors' Cup.

Though he hit 24 home runs that season, he hit just .165.

2007

Hessman played 117 games for the Mud Hens in 2007, and hit .254 with 31 home runs and 101 RBI.

Hessman also appeared in 17 games with the Tigers in 2007, hitting .235 with 4 home runs and 12 RBI.

On August 28, 2007, Hessman was named the International League Most Valuable Player, and joined Phil Hiatt (1996), Tim Teufel (1983), and Joe Lis (1976) as the only Mud Hens to win the award.

2008

Hessman began the 2008 season with Toledo.

On July 16, 2008, he was named to the United States national baseball team for the 2008 Summer Olympics.

Despite missing an entire month of the minor league season, Hessman hit 34 home runs for the Mud Hens in 2008.

He also appeared in 12 games for the Tigers, and hit .296 with five home runs and seven RBI.

2009

On September 4, 2009, Hessman played all nine positions while with the Mud Hens.

He started at catcher and ended as the pitcher, blowing the save and taking the loss.

In total, he hit .217 with 23 home runs and 77 RBI in 2009, and became a free agent at the end of the season.

On December 8, 2009, Hessman signed a minor league deal with the New York Mets.

The Mets assigned Hessman to the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons, where he hit .274 with 18 home runs and 58 RBI in 64 games.

2010

He also appeared in 32 games for the Mets in 2010, mostly as a pinch-hitter, and batted .127 with one home run and six RBI.

On November 10, 2010, Hessman was outrighted by the Mets, but refused the assignment and became a free agent.

2011

Hessman signed with the Orix Buffaloes of Nippon Professional Baseball for the 2011 season.

He appeared in 48 games for Orix, batting .192 with 6 home runs and 14 RBI.

2012

In 2012, Hessman played with the Oklahoma City RedHawks, Triple-A affiliate of the Houston Astros, and hit .231 with 35 home runs and 78 RBI in 123 games.

In late November 2012, the Cincinnati Reds signed Hessman to a minor league deal.

2013

He was assigned to the Triple-A Louisville Bats, and played the entire 2013 season with the team, batting .240 with 25 home runs and 56 RBI.

2014

Hessman holds the all-time record for International League home runs, when he hit his 259th on June 30, 2014, breaking Ollie Carnegie's record set in 1945.

Hessman rejoined the Tigers organization in late 2013, and on June 30, 2014, while playing with Toledo, hit his 259th International League home run, setting the career record for that league.

Hessman hit .248 in 116 games with Toledo that season, along with 28 home runs and 64 RBI.

In the offseason, he played in 14 games for the Tigres de Aragua of the Venezuelan Winter League, as well as 6 games for the Tomateros de Culiacán of the Mexican Pacific Winter League.

2015

In 2015, he broke Buzz Arlett's record for the most career minor league home runs, hitting his 433rd on August 3, 2015.

On August 3, 2015, while playing for the Mud Hens, Hessman hit his 433rd career home run – a grand slam – off Dustin McGowan of the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, setting a new minor league baseball record for the most home runs in a career, surpassing the 78-year-old record set by Buzz Arlett of the Oakland Oaks in 1937.

Hessman is one of only six players in history to hit over 400 home runs in the minor leagues.

On November 28, 2015, Hessman announced his retirement.

On December 3, 2015, Hessman was named the hitting coach for the Short-Season A Connecticut Tigers for the 2016 season.