Mike Gardiner, baseball player, 1990-1995

Mike Gardiner

Born: 10/19/1965 in Sarnia, ON, CAN

MLB Debut: 1990-09-08 | Final Game: 1995-07-02

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael James Gardiner

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Biography

Mike Gardiner, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher who had a career spanning from 1990 to 1995. Known for his versatility on the mound, Gardiner played during a transitional era in Major League Baseball, which was characterized by the increasing emphasis on power hitting and a growing focus on pitcher durability. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 17-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, demonstrating his role as a reliable, if not dominant, presence in the pitching rotation. Gardiner struck out 239 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's efforts in critical situations. He also recorded five saves, indicating his occasional use in high-leverage scenarios, particularly in relief roles. While Gardiner may not have achieved superstar status, his contributions on the mound reflected the grit and determination of pitchers during the 1990s, a time when the game began to embrace a blend of traditional pitching techniques alongside the emerging power dynamics of the era. His career remains a testament to the hard work and dedication required to succeed at the highest level of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 27 136 46 0 0 5 393.7 420 228 49 161 239 5.21 0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 4.09 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1990 SEA AL 0 2 5 3 0 0 0 12.7 22 15 5 6 10.66 3.86 (-176%) -217.1
1991 BOS AL 9 10 22 22 0 0 0 130.0 140 70 47 91 4.85 3.91 (-24%) -1431.9
1992 BOS AL 4 10 28 18 0 0 0 130.7 126 69 58 79 4.75 3.75 (-27%) -1341.6
1993 WSN NL 2 3 24 2 0 0 0 38.0 40 22 19 21 5.21 4.19 (-24%) -
1993 DET AL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 11.3 12 5 7 4 3.97 4.19 (+5%) 15.7
1994 DET AL 2 2 38 1 0 0 5 58.7 53 27 23 31 4.14 4.51 (+8%) -1417.0
1995 DET AL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 12.3 27 20 2 7 14.59 4.45 (-228%) -1012.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
136 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 0.200 0.000 0.200 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 39.3% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 72.5% 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
1990 SEA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 BOS AL 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 BOS AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 WSN NL 24 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1993 DET AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 DET AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 DET AL 9 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 136 46 35 40 2 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1990 SEA P 5 3 1 2 0 0
1991 BOS P 22 22 12 13 1 2
1992 BOS P 28 18 13 15 1 2
1993 MON P 24 2 1 5 0 0
1993 DET P 10 0 0 2 0 0
1994 DET P 38 1 6 2 0 0
1995 DET P 9 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 136

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 DET AL $165,000
1994 DET AL $150,000
1993 MON NL $109,000
1992 BOS AL $177,000
Total Career Earnings $601,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Indiana State University Terre Haute IN 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987