Mike Dunne, baseball player, 1987-1992

Mike Dunne

Born: 10/27/1962 in South Bend, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1987-06-05 | Final Game: 1992-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Dennis Dunne

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Biography

Mike Dunne was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1962, who played in Major League Baseball from 1987 until his retirement on October 3, 1992. He made his mark during a competitive era characterized by offensive prowess, navigating the challenges of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Over his career, Dunne compiled a record of 25 wins and 30 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level despite the offensive landscape of the time. Dunne was known for his solid pitching skills, accumulating a total of 205 strikeouts throughout his career. He was recognized for his potential early on when he received the TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year award, establishing himself as a promising talent in the league. While Dunne did not record any saves, his role as a starting pitcher allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, demonstrating resilience and skill during his tenure in the majors. His career remains a testament to the dedication and talent required to succeed in the demanding environment of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
25 30 85 76 7 1 0 474.3 471 215 37 225 205 4.08 0

Career ERA 4.08 vs. league average 3.87 across their career seasons — 5.4% 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
1987 PIT NL 13 6 23 23 5 1 0 163.3 143 55 68 72 3.03 4.29 (+29%) 1016.5
1988 PIT NL 7 11 30 28 1 0 0 170.0 163 74 88 70 3.92 3.73 (-5%) -4398.9
1989 PIT NL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 14.3 21 12 9 4 7.53 3.71 (-103%) -537.1
1989 SEA AL 2 9 15 15 1 0 0 85.3 104 50 37 38 5.27 3.71 (-42%) -1301.2
1990 SDP NL 0 3 10 6 0 0 0 28.7 28 18 17 15 5.65 3.86 (-46%) -
1992 CHW AL 2 0 4 1 0 0 0 12.7 12 6 6 6 4.26 3.75 (-14%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
89 109 10 11 2 0 0 6 0 9 34 0.101 0.167 0.119 0.286 -1023.0

Career AVG .101 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 60.7% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career SLG .119 vs. league average .386 across their career seasons — 69.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.286 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 59.7% 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
1987 PIT NL 23 53 2 5 2 0 0 3 0 5 18 0.094 .262 (-64%) .331 (-48%) .415 (-68%) .746 (-59%) -538.6
1988 PIT NL 34 46 7 5 0 0 0 3 0 3 12 0.109 — — — — -484.4
1989 PIT NL 3 4 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SDP NL 10 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1992 CHW 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 85 76 48 83 3 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1987 PIT P 23 23 18 32 1 3
1988 PIT P 30 28 18 27 1 0
1989 PIT P 3 3 0 3 0 0
1989 SEA P 15 15 7 14 1 2
1990 SDN P 10 6 4 5 0 1
1992 CHA P 4 1 1 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 85

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1987 TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 SDN NL $222,500
1989 PIT NL $222,500
1988 PIT NL $142,500
Total Career Earnings $587,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bradley University Peoria IL 1982, 1983, 1984

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1987 Rookie of the Year NL 2nd 66.0 120 0