Mike Beard, baseball player, 1974-1977

Mike Beard

Born: 6/21/1950 in Little Rock, AR, USA

Died: 11/6/2022 in Little Rock, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-09-07 | Final Game: 1977-05-02

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Richard Beard

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Biography

Mike Beard, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1974 to 1977. During his time in Major League Baseball, Beard showcased his talent on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 4-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74. He struck out 43 batters and recorded 1 save, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively in high-pressure situations. Beard played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by a shift towards more specialized roles within pitching staffs. His performance reflected the evolving strategies of the game, as teams began to rely more on pitchers who could excel in specific scenarios. While his career was relatively brief, Beard's contributions on the field encapsulated the competitive spirit of the mid-1970s, a time when pitchers were increasingly becoming central figures in determining the outcomes of games. His legacy, though modest in terms of statistical milestones, highlights the important role of reliable middle relievers and situational pitchers in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 2 74 2 0 0 1 118.0 128 49 9 45 43 3.74 0

Career ERA 3.74 vs. league average 3.72 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
1974 ATL NL 0 0 6 0 0 0 0 9.3 5 3 1 7 2.89 3.63 (+20%) 0.0
1975 ATL NL 4 0 34 2 0 0 0 70.3 71 25 28 27 3.20 3.71 (+14%) -227.6
1976 ATL NL 0 2 30 0 0 0 1 33.7 38 16 14 8 4.28 3.51 (-22%) -234.6
1977 ATL NL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 4.7 14 5 2 1 9.64 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
74 10 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 6 0.100 0.182 0.100 0.282 0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 61.3% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 73.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.282 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 59.9% 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
1974 ATL NL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 ATL NL 34 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.111 — — — — 0.0
1976 ATL NL 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1977 ATL NL 4 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 74 2 6 25 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1974 ATL P 6 0 1 2 0 0
1975 ATL P 34 2 2 13 1 1
1976 ATL P 30 0 3 9 0 1
1977 ATL P 4 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 74

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Texas at Austin Austin TX 1970, 1971