Mike Foltynewicz, baseball player, 2014-2021

Mike Foltynewicz

Born: 10/7/1991 in Sterling, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 2014-08-02 | Final Game: 2021-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Gary Foltynewicz

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Biography

Mike Foltynewicz, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2014 until his retirement in 2021. Known for his powerful fastball and striking ability, Foltynewicz showcased his talents primarily with the Atlanta Braves, where he made a significant impact during the 2018 season, earning his first and only All-Star selection. His career record stood at 46-54 with a 4.52 ERA, and he recorded a total of 752 strikeouts over the course of his time in the league. Foltynewicz's playing style was characterized by his ability to generate strikeouts, making him a formidable opponent on the mound. As a part of the evolving game during the late 2010s, he contributed to the Braves' resurgence in the National League, playing a key role in their pitching rotation during a critical period for the franchise. His performances helped to solidify his reputation as a reliable starter, and he was noted for his resilience and competitive spirit on the field. After concluding his career in 2021, Foltynewicz left behind a legacy as a talented pitcher who made noteworthy contributions to his teams and the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
46 54 166 142 2 1 0 825.0 811 414 136 275 752 4.52 0

Career ERA 4.52 vs. league average 4.18 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
2014 HOU AL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 18.7 23 11 7 14 5.30 3.74 (-42%) -518.1
2015 ATL NL 4 6 18 15 0 0 0 86.7 112 55 29 77 5.71 3.96 (-44%) -2398.2
2016 ATL NL 9 5 22 22 0 0 0 123.3 125 59 35 111 4.31 4.19 (-3%) -162.1
2017 ATL NL 10 13 29 28 0 0 0 154.0 169 82 59 143 4.79 4.36 (-10%) 99.4
2018 ATL NL 13 10 31 31 2 1 0 183.0 130 58 68 202 2.85 4.15 (+31%) 3679.7
2019 ATL NL 8 6 21 21 0 0 0 117.0 109 59 37 105 4.54 4.51 (-1%) -1407.0
2020 ATL NL 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 3.3 4 6 4 3 16.20 — 0.0
2021 TEX AL 2 12 28 24 0 0 0 139.0 139 84 36 97 5.44 4.27 (-27%) -6267.4

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
166 201 8 14 3 0 0 9 0 1 127 0.070 0.074 0.085 0.158 -815.8

Career AVG .070 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 72.3% below league average.

Career OBP .074 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Career SLG .085 vs. league average .413 across their career seasons — 79.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.158 vs. league average 0.732 across their career seasons — 78.4% 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
2014 HOU AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2015 ATL NL 18 28 0 2 1 0 0 3 0 0 19 0.071 — — — — 0.0
2016 ATL NL 22 36 3 5 1 0 0 1 0 1 19 0.139 — — — — 0.0
2017 ATL NL 29 42 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 27 0.048 — — — — 0.0
2018 ATL NL 31 58 3 3 1 0 0 4 0 0 41 0.052 .247 (-79%) .318 (-84%) .409 (-83%) .727 (-83%) -815.8
2019 ATL NL 21 35 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 19 0.057 — — — — 0.0
2020 ATL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 TEX AL 28 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2019 NLDS2 ATL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000
2018 NLDS2 ATL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 2 4 4 0 13.3 11 11 10 17 7.42

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2019 NLDS2 ATL 1 1 2 2 0 7.3 6 6 3 7 7.36
2018 NLDS2 ATL 0 1 2 2 0 6.0 5 5 7 10 7.50

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 166 142 31 75 5 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2014 HOU P 16 0 2 0 0 0
2015 ATL P 18 15 2 5 1 1
2016 ATL P 22 22 4 18 0 0
2017 ATL P 29 28 5 15 1 1
2018 ATL P 31 31 11 15 1 1
2019 ATL P 21 21 3 9 1 0
2020 ATL P 1 1 0 0 0 0
2021 TEX P 28 24 4 13 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 166

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2015 ATL NL $508,750
Total Career Earnings $508,750

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
2018 Cy Young Award NL 8th 3.0 210 0