Mike Armstrong, baseball player, 1980-1987

Mike Armstrong

Born: 3/7/1954 in Glen Cove, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-08-12 | Final Game: 1987-07-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Michael Dennis Armstrong

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Biography

Mike Armstrong, born in 1954, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1987. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Armstrong finished his career with a record of 19 wins and 17 losses. He posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.1, reflecting his ability to effectively navigate challenging matchups against hitters during an era marked by evolving offensive strategies. Over his time in Major League Baseball, he recorded a total of 221 strikeouts and notched 11 saves, showcasing his versatility as both a starter and a relief pitcher. Armstrong's playing days coincided with a transitional period in baseball, where pitchers increasingly adapted to the growing emphasis on power hitting. His contributions to his teams were significant, as he provided stability in the rotation and the bullpen. Although he may not have achieved Hall of Fame status, Armstrong's dedication and performance left a lasting impact on those around him, earning him respect among his peers. His career remains a testament to the hard work and resilience required to succeed in professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 17 197 1 0 0 11 338.0 300 154 42 155 221 4.10 0

Career ERA 4.10 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1980 SDP NL 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 14.3 16 9 13 14 5.65 3.84 (-47%) -
1981 SDP NL 0 2 10 0 0 0 0 12.0 14 8 11 9 6.00 3.58 (-67%) -
1982 KCR AL 5 5 52 0 0 0 6 112.7 88 40 43 75 3.20 3.86 (+17%) -
1983 KCR AL 10 7 58 0 0 0 3 102.7 86 44 45 52 3.86 3.87 (avg) -
1984 NYY AL 3 2 36 0 0 0 1 54.3 47 21 26 43 3.48 3.81 (+9%) -
1985 NYY AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 14.7 9 5 2 11 3.07 3.89 (+21%) -
1986 NYY AL 0 1 7 1 0 0 0 8.7 13 9 5 8 9.35 — -
1987 CLE AL 1 0 14 0 0 0 1 18.7 27 18 10 9 8.68 4.29 (-102%) -939.8

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
198 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1980 SDP NL 11 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1981 SDP NL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1982 KCR AL 52 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 KCR AL 59 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 NYY AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 NYY AL 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 NYY AL 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CLE AL 14 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 197 1 28 28 4 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1980 SDN P 11 0 1 0 1 0
1981 SDN P 10 0 0 0 0 0
1982 KCA P 52 0 9 8 0 1
1983 KCA P 58 0 8 12 0 1
1984 NYA P 36 0 7 4 1 1
1985 NYA P 9 0 1 1 0 0
1986 NYA P 7 1 1 1 1 0
1987 CLE P 14 0 1 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 198

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Miami Coral Gables FL 1973