Mike Buddie, baseball player, 1998-2002

Mike Buddie

Born: 12/12/1970 in Berea, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1998-04-06 | Final Game: 2002-05-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Buddie

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Biography

Mike Buddie, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1998 to 2002. He made his debut with the New York Yankees and later played for the Milwaukee Brewers, showcasing his skills on the mound during a competitive era of baseball. Over his career, Buddie compiled a record of 5-4, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.67, reflecting his role as a reliable option in the pitching rotation. He tallied a total of 76 strikeouts and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams in both starting and relief capacities. Budgie's playing style was characterized by his ability to mix pitches effectively, adapting to the demands of the game as he faced a variety of hitters throughout his career. While he may not have been a household name, Buddie's contributions were significant during a time when the sport was seeing a surge in offensive play. His tenure in the majors coincided with the late stages of the steroid era, a period that significantly impacted how pitchers approached their craft and how teams managed their pitching staffs. Despite the challenges of the era, Buddie's professional journey remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 4 87 2 0 0 2 131.0 137 68 13 52 76 4.67 0

Career ERA 4.67 vs. league average 4.52 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
1998 NYY AL 4 1 24 2 0 0 0 41.7 46 26 13 20 5.62 4.43 (-27%) -
1999 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 0 1 4.50 — -
2000 MIL NL 0 0 5 0 0 0 0 6.0 8 3 1 5 4.50 — 0.0
2001 MIL NL 0 1 31 0 0 0 2 41.7 34 18 17 22 3.89 4.42 (+12%) 303.0
2002 MIL NL 1 2 25 0 0 0 0 39.7 46 20 21 28 4.54 4.28 (-6%) -574.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
87 6 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.167 0.167 0.167 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 37.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 50.6% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .427 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.765 across their career seasons — 56.4% 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
1998 NYY AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIL NL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 MIL NL 31 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.250 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIL NL 25 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 87 2 14 26 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1998 NYA P 24 2 4 3 0 0
1999 NYA P 2 0 1 0 0 0
2000 MIL P 5 0 0 0 0 0
2001 MIL P 31 0 4 13 0 1
2002 MIL P 25 0 5 10 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 87

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2002 MIL NL $218,000
Total Career Earnings $218,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Wake Forest University Winston-Salem NC 1990, 1991, 1992