1982 SEASON

Tore a muscle in his left rib cage in first at bat on April 13 in NY, the Phillies fifth game of the season
Went on 15-day disabled list and didn't return to the lineup until May 1st

Phillies were 5-9 in the games he missed

Began the season with a broken toe (right foot) the result of a foul tip during April 2 spring training game with Yankees

Despite missing those early games, Mike led the National League in: slugging (.547), for the fourth time; on-base percentage (.403) for second straight year and walks (107), third time

Ranked third in homers and runs scored

Best months: Average - June (.333), Aug. (.301); Home Runs - July (12), Aug. (9); RBI - Aug. (26), June (22)

NL Player of Month for July when he hit .278 and led league with 12 homers

Moved past Ron Santo (334) into second place for most home runs by a third baseman. Mike now has 348 and trails Eddie Mathews (481)