Mickey Callaway, baseball player, 1999-2004

Mickey Callaway

Born: 5/13/1975 in Memphis, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-06-12 | Final Game: 2004-08-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Christopher Callaway

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Biography

Mickey Callaway, born in 1975, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1999 to 2004. Known for his competitive spirit and dedication to the game, Callaway made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport began to embrace advanced analytics and performance metrics. Over the course of his career, he appeared in a total of 15 games, finishing with a record of 4-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.27. He recorded 86 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time on the mound. Callaway's career spanned the early 2000s, a time characterized by a significant offensive surge in baseball. Despite the challenges he faced on the field, including injuries and stiff competition, he continued to develop his skills and contributed to his teams with a relentless work ethic. After retiring as a player, Callaway transitioned into coaching and management, where he utilized his extensive knowledge of the game to influence the next generation of players. His journey from a player with modest statistics to a respected figure in baseball coaching underscores his enduring passion for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 11 40 20 0 0 0 130.7 166 91 17 58 86 6.27 0

Career ERA 6.27 vs. league average 4.45 across their career seasons — 40.7% 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
1999 TBR AL 1 2 5 4 0 0 0 19.3 30 16 14 11 7.45 4.71 (-58%) -
2001 TBR AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 5.0 3 4 2 2 7.20 — -
2002 LAA AL 2 1 6 6 0 0 0 34.3 31 16 11 23 4.19 4.28 (+2%) -
2003 LAA AL 1 4 17 4 0 0 0 38.3 57 29 16 22 6.81 4.40 (-55%) -
2003 TEX AL 0 3 6 3 0 0 0 22.3 27 16 8 19 6.45 4.40 (-47%) 1043.7
2004 TEX AL 0 1 4 3 0 0 0 11.3 18 10 7 9 7.94 4.46 (-78%) -399.9

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
41 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 0.667 0.667 1.333 0.0

Career AVG .667 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — +151.2% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +98.9% above league average.

Career SLG .667 vs. league average .425 across their career seasons — +56.7% above league average.

Career OPS 1.333 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +75.3% 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
1999 TBR AL 6 3 0 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
2001 TBR AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 LAA AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 LAA AL 17 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TEX AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 4 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 40 20 14 15 3 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1999 TBA P 5 4 0 4 0 0
2001 TBA P 2 0 0 0 0 0
2002 ANA P 6 6 4 4 2 1
2003 ANA P 17 4 5 4 1 0
2003 TEX P 6 3 3 1 0 1
2004 TEX P 4 3 2 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 40
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2004 TEX AL $320,000
2003 ANA AL $302,500
Total Career Earnings $622,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Mississippi Oxford MS 1994, 1995, 1996