Michael Fulmer

Born: 3/15/1993 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-04-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 224 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Fulmer

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Biography

Michael Fulmer, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Fulmer made a significant impact early in his career, capturing the attention of fans and analysts alike. He finished his career with a record of 37-50 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, showcasing his ability to handle the rigors of MLB competition. Over his six-season tenure, he recorded 575 strikeouts and notched 19 saves, demonstrating versatility both as a starter and a reliever. Fulmer's standout season came in 2016 when he was recognized for his exceptional performance by winning multiple rookie accolades, including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and the Rookie of the Year awards. His contributions earned him an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the top young talents of his generation. Throughout his career, Fulmer exhibited a pitching style characterized by a mix of power and finesse, making him a formidable opponent on the mound. As a key player during his time, he represented a wave of emerging talent in the league, contributing to the ongoing evolution of pitching in the modern era of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
37	50	265	90	2	1	19	679.7	641	298	75	218	578	3.95	0

Career ERA 3.95 vs. league average 4.21 across their career seasons — 6.3% better 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
2016	DET	AL	11	7	26	26	1	1	0	159.0	136	54	42	132	3.06	4.19 (+27%)	1778.6
2017	DET	AL	10	12	25	25	1	0	0	164.7	150	70	40	114	3.83	4.36 (+12%)	2911.9
2018	DET	AL	3	12	24	24	0	0	0	132.3	128	69	46	110	4.69	4.15 (-13%)	-1264.1
2020	DET	AL	0	2	10	10	0	0	0	27.7	45	27	12	20	8.78	4.45 (-97%)	-1711.9
2021	DET	AL	5	6	52	4	0	0	14	69.7	69	23	20	73	2.97	4.27 (+30%)	1428.2
2022	DET	AL	3	4	41	0	0	0	2	39.3	29	14	20	39	3.20	3.97 (+19%)	747.6
2022	MIN	AL	2	2	26	0	0	0	1	24.3	30	10	8	22	3.70	3.97 (+7%)	-104.8
2023	CHC	NL	3	5	58	1	0	0	2	57.0	48	28	28	65	4.42	4.33 (-2%)	-
2025	BOS	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	2.7	4	3	2	2	10.12	—	0.0
2025	CHC	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	3.0	2	0	0	1	0.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
265	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .411 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.730 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2016	DET	AL	26	2	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2017	DET	AL	25	5	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2018	DET	AL	24	6	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
2020	DET	AL	10	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	DET	AL	52	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2022	DET	AL	41	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2022	MIN	AL	26	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2023	CHC	NL	58	1	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2025	BOS	AL	1	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2025	CHC	NL	2	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	265	90	48	51	3	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2016	DET	P	26	26	16	13	1	2
2017	DET	P	25	25	9	10	1	0
2018	DET	P	24	24	11	14	0	0
2020	DET	P	10	10	2	3	0	2
2021	DET	P	52	4	5	3	1	0
2022	DET	P	41	0	0	2	0	0
2022	MIN	P	26	0	1	3	0	1
2023	CHN	P	58	1	3	3	0	1
2025	BOS	P	1	0	0	0	0	0
2025	CHN	P	2	0	1	0	0	0