While suiting up for Washington, Mickey Tettleton crossed home plate for the 1,000th run of his DBL career, adding another historic achievement to one of the league’s most distinctive and productive offensive résumés.
Long known for his elite plate discipline and left-handed power, Tettleton has been a constant on base—and a constant problem for pitchers—since breaking into the league in the mid-1980s. His ability to draw walks, grind out at-bats, and punish mistakes made him a lineup anchor everywhere he played.
Mickey Tettleton — DBL Career Snapshot
| Category | Total |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 1985–1997 |
| Teams | Pittsburgh, Los Angeles, Seattle, Washington |
| Games Played | 1,669 |
| At-Bats | 5,858 |
| Hits | 1,315 |
| Home Runs | 372 |
| Runs Scored | 1,001 |
| Runs Batted In | 931 |
| Batting Average | .224 |
| On-Base % | .357 |
| Slugging % | .452 |
| OPS / OPS+ | .808 / 124 |
| wRC+ | 126 |
| WAR | 57.8 |
Career at a Glance
- On-base machine: Nearly 1,200 walks fueling run totals
- Power from the left side: 370+ career home runs
- Longevity: Productive across four franchises and 13 seasons
- Late-career milestone: Reached 1,000 runs while contributing in a new role with Washington
Congratulations to Mickey Tettleton on 1,000 career runs scored—a milestone earned through patience, power, and persistence over a long and memorable DBL career.