Mike Blyzka

Born: 12/25/1928 in Hamtramck, MI, USA

Died: 10/13/2004 in Cheyenne, WY, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-21 | Final Game: 1954-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael John Blyzka

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Biography

Mike Blyzka was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1954. Born in 1928, Blyzka made his mark during a transitional period in the sport, as baseball began to evolve from the post-war era into a new age of talent and strategy. Over his two-season career, he compiled a record of 3 wins and 11 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.58. Despite the challenges he faced on the mound, Blyzka showcased his resilience and skill, striking out a total of 58 batters and earning 1 save. Blyzka's playing style reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as he navigated the ups and downs of pitching in the major leagues. While his career may not have been marked by overwhelming statistics, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in the context of the era. Ultimately, Blyzka's journey through professional baseball is a testament to the dedication and passion of players during the formative years of the sport, leaving a legacy as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	11	70	9	2	0	1	180.7	193	112	8	107	58	5.58	0

Career ERA 5.58 vs. league average 4.02 across their career seasons — 38.9% worse than 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
1953	SLA	AL	2	6	33	9	2	0	0	94.3	110	67	56	23	6.39	4.14 (-54%)	-1381.3
1954	BAL	AL	1	5	37	0	0	0	1	86.3	83	45	51	35	4.69	3.90 (-20%)	520.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
70	38	2	2	0	0	0	1	0	1	15	0.053	0.077	0.053	0.130	0.0

Career AVG .053 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 80.0% below league average.

Career OBP .077 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.

Career SLG .053 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 86.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.130 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 82.2% 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
1953	SLA	AL	33	23	1	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	9	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1954	BAL	AL	37	15	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	6	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	70	0	10	30	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1953	SLA	P	33	0	6	13	0	1
1954	BAL	P	37	0	4	17	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	70