Mike Birkbeck

Born: 3/10/1961 in Orrville, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-08-17 | Final Game: 1995-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Lawrence Birkbeck

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Biography

Mike Birkbeck, born in 1961, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1986 to 1995. He made his Major League debut with the New York Mets and went on to play for several teams, including the Chicago White Sox and the Philadelphia Phillies. Over his career, Birkbeck compiled a record of 12 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86. He recorded a total of 149 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not achieve any saves throughout his time in the league. Birkbeck's playing style was characterized by his competitive nature and adaptability, which allowed him to navigate the challenges of pitching during a time when the game was witnessing a shift towards more offensive power. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, his contributions on the mound were significant within the teams he played for. After his retirement in 1995, Birkbeck's legacy as a dependable pitcher remained a part of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many players who carved out a career in a dynamic and evolving sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
12	19	54	51	2	0	0	270.3	319	146	27	93	149	4.86	0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 22.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1986	ATL	AL	1	1	7	4	0	22.0	24	11	12	13	4.50	3.97 (-13%)	-
1987	ATL	AL	1	4	10	10	1	45.0	63	31	19	25	6.20	4.29 (-44%)	-
1988	ATL	AL	10	8	23	23	0	124.0	141	65	37	64	4.72	3.73 (-26%)	-
1989	ATL	AL	0	4	9	9	1	44.7	57	27	22	31	5.44	3.71 (-47%)	-
1992	NYN	NL	0	1	1	1	0	7.0	12	7	1	2	9.00	—	0.0
1995	NYN	NL	0	1	4	4	0	27.7	22	5	2	14	1.63	4.45 (+63%)	837.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
54	8	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250	0.400	0.250	0.650	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +22.8% above league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.650 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 9.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1986	ATL	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1987	ATL	AL	10	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	ATL	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	ATL	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1992	NYN	NL	1	2	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1995	NYN	NL	4	6	1	2	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—