Mike Compton

Michael Lynn Compton

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 180 lb.
• School Sul Ross State College
• Debut April 17, 1970
• Final Game August 30, 1970
• Born August 15, 1944 in Stamford, TX USA

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Biographical Information

Mike Compton was in the house merely in 1970, sharing the catching reins with a cast of thousands (or a handful) that included Mike Ryan and Tim McCarver. After hitting only .164 in 47 games, he went back to the minors, never to return. Later, he managed the 1976 Auburn Phillies, 1977 Spartanburg Phillies, 1978-1979 Tampa Tarpons and 1980 Waterbury Reds.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1976	Auburn Phillies	New York-Penn League	24-45	5th
1977	Spartanburg Phillies	Western Carolinas League	67-73	4th
1978	Tampa Tarpons	Florida State League	61-73	9th
1979	Tampa Tarpons	Florida State League	74-60	3rd
1980	Waterbury Reds	Eastern League	75-64	4th	Lost League finals