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Mike Baxter | Outfielder

Team: New York Mets
Age / DOB:  (28) / 12/7/1984
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 190
Bats / Throws: Left / Right
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Mike Baxter came off the bench to deliver his second game-winning hit in three days Thursday, pushing the Mets past the Pirates 3-2.
Baxter won Tuesday's game with a pinch-hit single in the 10th and did the same in the ninth inning tonight. In both cases, Bobby Parnell, now 4-0, was the beneficiary. Unfortunately, if Baxter keeps this up, he's going to get a reputation of being too valuable off the bench to insert into the starting lineup. May 9 - 11:09 PM

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Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter delivered a pinch-hit single to lead the Mets to victory over the White Sox on Tuesday.

The reserve outfielder has been used a pinch hitter a few times this season, and he came through in the clutch on Tuesday. Still, the 28-year-old has been unable to win a full-time gig as part of an underwhelming Mets outfield group. Until he wins a starting job, he should be ignored in all but deep NL-only leagues.
May 7 - 10:22 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter went 2-for-3 with a solo homer and two walks in the Mets' 10-7 victory over the Cardinals on Sunday.

Baxter homered off Fernando Salas. He entered camp as the favorite to start in right field against right-handers, but after being outplayed by all of the competition, he's just fighting to keep his roster spot at this point. Even after today, he's hitting .200/.353/.300 with two RBI for the spring.
Mar 24 - 5:14 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter struck out three times and was hit by a pitch Friday against the Tigers.

Baxter is just 2-for-19 this spring as he attempts to nail down the primary right field job. He'll likely have a roster spot, but as badly as he's getting outplayed right now, he might find himself in a bench role again.
Mar 8 - 4:44 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter launched a solo homer in a losing effort against the Phillies on Thursday.

Baxter finished the night 1-for-3. His solo shot was the only run that the Mets could muster on the evening. He's done a nice job in limited duty on the season, hitting .258/.359/.417 with three homers, 16 RBI and five stolen bases in 163 at-bats.
Fri, Sep 21, 2012 12:22:00 AM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter walked all five times he was up Saturday against the Padres.

Baxter is the second player this year to walk five times in a game and the first to do it in a nine-inning game (Alex Gordon went 0-for-3 with five walks back in June). He's the first player since Florida's Ivan Rodriguez (!!!) on April 8, 2003 to go 0-for-0 with five unintentional walks. Unfortunately, he scored just once tonight, as the Mets' No. 7-9 hitters combined to go 0-for-12.
Sun, Aug 5, 2012 12:31:00 AM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mets activated OF Mike Baxter from the 15-day disabled list.

The 27-year-old outfielder has been out since the beginning of June with a displaced collarbone. Baxter doesn't have a clear path to playing time behind Jason Bay, but could be used as a platoon option. The Queens native hit a blistering .323/.392/.523 in 74 plate appearances earlier this year before hitting the shelf.
Sun, Jul 29, 2012 07:17:00 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

The Newark Star-Ledger confirms Mike Baxter (collarbone) is expected to rejoin the Mets for Monday's series against the Giants.

Baxter had his rehab assignment moved to Triple-A Buffalo this week, and is close to returning from the disabled list. He doesn't have a clear path to playing time behind Jason Bay, but could be used as a platoon option.
Source: Newark Star-Ledger
Sat, Jul 28, 2012 08:25:00 AM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter (collarbone) is on track to return from the disabled list early next week.

Baxter had his rehab assignment moved up to Triple-A Buffalo this week and is 4-for-8 with two RBI over his first two games with the Bisons. The 27-year-old outfielder has been out since the beginning of June with a displaced collarbone.
Source: Mike Mazzeo on Twitter
Wed, Jul 25, 2012 10:57:00 AM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter (collarbone) is moving his minor league rehab assignment to Triple-A Buffalo.

Baxter has already played in games at High-A St. Lucie and Double-A Binghamton. The 27-year-old seems likely to rejoin the Mets' active roster by the end of this week.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Mon, Jul 23, 2012 02:04:00 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter (collarbone) went 0-for-4 with a strikeout as the designated hitter Friday in a rehab game with Double-A Binghamton.

Baxter was moved up to Double-A for Friday's game after hitting .267 (4-for-15) with three doubles and four RBI over four games with High-A St. Lucie. He figures to rejoin the Mets in early August.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Fri, Jul 20, 2012 10:35:00 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mets manager Terry Collins said Thursday that Mike Baxter (collarbone) is still a "ways" from activation.

Baxter began a rehab assignment on Sunday, but he's only DHing and hasn't yet thrown a baseball. He seems likely to return in early August, when his 20-day rehab window closes. The 27-year-old has been out since the beginning of June with a displaced collarbone.
Source: ESPN New York
Thu, Jul 19, 2012 12:20:00 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter (collarbone) went 2-for-4 with two RBI in his first rehab appearance Sunday at High-A St. Lucie.

Baxter will need about 25-30 at-bats before returning, according to manager Terry Collins, meaning he could rejoin the Mets this weekend in New York. Jason Bay will be activated from the disabled list Wednesday, while Lucas Duda (hamstring) is being considered for a possible DL stint.
Source: New York Post
Mon, Jul 16, 2012 08:00:00 AM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter (collarbone) will begin his rehab assignment Saturday at High-A St. Lucie.

Baxter is currently working his way back from a displaced right collarbone, so this is a step in the right direction. His return isn't considered imminent, and he remains without a timetable.
Source: Joel Sherman on Twitter
Sat, Jul 14, 2012 01:33:00 PM
Mike Baxter - OF - Mets

Mike Baxter (collarbone) has begun hitting off a tee.

Baxter is currently working his way back from a displaced right collarbone suffered when he ran into the wall to keep Johan Santana's no-hit bid intact on June 1. It's not clear when he'll be ready for a rehab assignment.
Source: Adam Rubin on Twitter
Fri, Jul 13, 2012 04:20:00 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1John Buck
2Anthony Recker
1B1Ike Davis
2B1Daniel Murphy
2Justin Turner
SS1Ruben Tejada
3B1David Wright
LF1Lucas Duda
CF1Rick Ankiel
2Juan Lagares
3Jordany Valdespin
RF1Marlon Byrd
2Mike Baxter
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Jon Niese
2Matt Harvey
3Shaun Marcum
4Dillon Gee
5Jeremy Hefner
6Jenrry Mejia
7Johan Santana
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Bobby Parnell
2Frank Francisco
3Brandon Lyon
4Scott Atchison
5LaTroy Hawkins
6Jeurys Familia
7Scott Rice
8Robert Carson
9Greg Burke
10Collin McHugh