Mike Budnick

Born: 9/15/1919 in Astoria, OR, USA

Died: 12/2/1999 in Seattle, WA, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-04-18 | Final Game: 1947-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Joe Budnick

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Biography

Mike Budnick, born in 1919, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the Major Leagues from 1946 to 1947. Making his debut in the post-World War II era, Budnick joined a league that was experiencing a resurgence in talent and competition as the sport began to attract a new generation of fans. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a win-loss record of 2-3 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04. Budnick showcased his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with 42 strikeouts, and he contributed to his team's efforts with 3 saves. Budnick's tenure in the major leagues was marked by a time of transition in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. Although his career was short-lived, he represented a cohort of players who emerged from the war, bringing a mix of experience and fresh energy to the game. Despite the challenges of his era, Budnick's presence on the mound added depth to the pitching staff he was part of, and he remains a 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
2	3	42	8	1	1	3	100.3	91	45	13	58	42	4.04	0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 6.7% 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
1946	NY1	NL	2	3	35	7	1	1	3	88.3	75	31	48	36	3.16	3.59 (+12%)	-3879.5
1947	NY1	NL	0	0	7	1	0	0	0	12.0	16	14	10	6	10.50	3.97 (-164%)	-67.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
42	24	3	7	1	0	1	3	0	2	3	0.292	0.346	0.458	0.804	0.0

Career AVG .292 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +12.3% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .458 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — +24.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.804 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +14.9% above 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
1946	NY1	NL	35	20	2	6	1	0	1	3	0	2	3	0.300	—	—	—	—	0.0
1947	NY1	NL	7	4	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	42	0	8	24	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1946	NY1	P	35	0	5	21	2	0
1947	NY1	P	7	0	3	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	42