Mike Corkins

Born: 5/25/1946 in Riverside, CA, USA

Died: 11/27/2023 in Lake Havasu City, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1974-07-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Patrick Corkins

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Biography

Mike Corkins was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Born in 1946, Corkins made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in pitching styles and strategies, notably moving away from the dominant deadball era. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 28 losses, alongside an earned run average (ERA) of 4.39. Corkins was known for his ability to strike out batters, finishing his career with a total of 335 strikeouts and contributing to his team's efforts with 9 saves. Corkins' playing style was marked by a competitive edge, reflecting the intensity of the game during the early 1970s, a period that saw a growing emphasis on power pitching and bullpen specialization. While his overall win-loss record may not fully capture his contributions, his strikeout capability highlighted his effectiveness on the mound. After retiring from professional play on July 14, 1974, Corkins left a lasting legacy in the baseball community, remembered for his determination and skill as a pitcher during a pivotal time in the sport's history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
19	28	157	44	5	1	9	459.3	458	224	46	248	335	4.39	0

Career ERA 4.39 vs. league average 3.60 across their career seasons — 21.8% 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
1969	SDP	NL	1	3	6	4	0	0	0	17.0	27	16	8	13	8.47	3.61 (-134%)	-
1970	SDP	NL	5	6	24	18	1	0	0	111.0	109	57	79	75	4.62	3.89 (-19%)	-
1971	SDP	NL	0	0	8	0	0	0	0	13.0	14	5	6	16	3.46	3.47 (avg)	-
1972	SDP	NL	6	9	47	9	2	1	6	140.0	125	55	62	108	3.54	3.26 (-8%)	-
1973	SDP	NL	5	8	47	11	2	0	3	122.0	130	61	61	82	4.50	3.75 (-20%)	-
1974	SDP	NL	2	2	25	2	0	0	0	56.3	53	30	32	41	4.79	3.63 (-32%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
164	119	16	24	2	0	5	12	0	10	54	0.202	0.264	0.345	0.608	0.0

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 17.8% below league average.

Career SLG .345 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 7.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.608 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 12.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1969	SDP	NL	6	3	1	0	0	0	0	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	SDP	NL	25	37	6	8	1	1	4	2	23	0.216	—	—	—	—
1971	SDP	NL	8	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1972	SDP	NL	47	38	3	9	0	1	3	1	11	0.237	—	—	—	—
1973	SDP	NL	48	33	6	7	1	3	5	2	14	0.212	—	—	—	—
1974	SDP	NL	30	8	0	0	0	0	0	3	4	0.000	—	—	—	—