Mike Busby, baseball player, 1996-1999

Mike Busby

Born: 12/27/1972 in Lomita, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1996-04-07 | Final Game: 1999-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael James Busby

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Biography

Mike Busby, born in 1972, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1996 to 1999. He made his debut with the California Angels and later played for the Kansas City Royals, showcasing his skills on the mound during a transitional era in baseball characterized by offensive explosions and the increasing importance of specialized relief pitching. Over the course of his career, Busby compiled a record of 5-6 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.48, while striking out 50 batters. Although he did not achieve the level of stardom or save any games in his professional career, Busby’s presence in the major leagues during the late 1990s contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball, including time in the minor leagues, illustrated the challenges faced by many pitchers striving to establish themselves in a competitive environment. Following his retirement on July 8, 1999, Busby remained a part of the baseball community, with his experiences serving as a testament to the dedication required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 6 45 6 0 0 0 82.0 99 59 11 37 50 6.48 0

Career ERA 6.48 vs. league average 4.54 across their career seasons — 42.8% 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
1996 STL NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 9 8 4 4 18.00 — -
1997 STL NL 0 2 3 3 0 0 0 14.3 24 14 4 6 8.79 4.39 (-100%) -
1998 STL NL 5 2 26 2 0 0 0 46.0 45 23 15 33 4.50 4.43 (-2%) -
1999 STL NL 0 1 15 0 0 0 0 17.7 21 14 14 7 7.13 4.71 (-51%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
45 9 0 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 4 0.333 0.400 0.333 0.733 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +24.1% above league average.

Career OBP .400 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +17.9% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — 21.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.733 vs. league average 0.764 across their career seasons — near 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
1996 STL NL 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1997 STL NL 3 4 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1998 STL NL 26 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 STL NL 15 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 45 6 4 9 1 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1996 SLN P 1 1 0 1 1 0
1997 SLN P 3 3 0 2 0 0
1998 SLN P 26 2 3 4 0 1
1999 SLN P 15 0 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 45

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 SLN NL $220,000
1998 SLN NL $172,500
1996 SLN NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $501,500