Mike Dyer, baseball player, 1989-1996

Mike Dyer

Born: 9/8/1966 in Upland, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-06-29 | Final Game: 1996-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Lawrence Dyer

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Biography

Mike Dyer, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1996. Making his Major League debut in the late 1980s, Dyer played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive power and the evolving strategies of pitching. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 14-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest levels of the game. Dyer was known for his resilience on the mound, accumulating a total of 154 strikeouts and registering 6 saves over his career. His playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, combining both starting and relief roles that allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams. While Dyer may not have been a standout star, his contributions were significant, providing depth to pitching staffs and illustrating the importance of versatility in a successful baseball career. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
14 18 155 13 1 0 6 236.7 249 121 19 113 154 4.60 0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 4.31 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
1989 MIN AL 4 7 16 12 1 0 0 71.0 74 38 37 37 4.82 3.71 (-30%) -43.9
1994 PIT NL 1 1 14 0 0 0 4 15.3 15 10 12 13 5.87 4.51 (-30%) -271.6
1995 PIT NL 4 5 55 0 0 0 0 74.7 81 36 30 53 4.34 4.45 (+3%) -390.0
1996 WSN NL 5 5 70 1 0 0 2 75.7 79 37 34 51 4.40 4.61 (+5%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
155 15 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 6 0.267 0.267 0.267 0.533 0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 20.2% below league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 35.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.744 across their career seasons — 28.4% 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
1989 MIN AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 PIT NL 14 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1995 PIT NL 55 7 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.571 — — — — 0.0
1996 WSN NL 70 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 155 13 16 31 0 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1989 MIN P 16 12 6 3 0 1
1994 PIT P 14 0 0 1 0 0
1995 PIT P 55 0 3 13 0 2
1996 MON P 70 1 7 14 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 155

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1996 MON NL $175,000
1995 PIT NL $135,000
1994 PIT NL $230,000
1989 MIN AL $68,000
Total Career Earnings $608,000