Mike Garman

Born: 9/16/1949 in Caldwell, ID, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-22 | Final Game: 1978-09-29

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

Full name: Michael Douglas Garman

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Biography

Mike Garman was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1949, whose career spanned from 1969 to 1978. He played in an era characterized by a transition in baseball, as the game began to evolve with the introduction of more sophisticated training methods and a growing emphasis on relief pitching. Garman established himself as a reliable option out of the bullpen, finishing his career with a record of 22-27 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.63. His ability to perform under pressure was reflected in his impressive total of 42 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-leverage situations. Throughout his tenure in Major League Baseball, Garman recorded 213 strikeouts, demonstrating his capability to overpower hitters with his pitching skills. While his win-loss record may not have been stellar, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant, particularly in the context of the evolving roles of pitchers during the 1970s. Garman’s career encapsulated a pivotal time in baseball history, as strategies began to shift towards specialized relief pitching, paving the way for future generations of pitchers who would follow in his footsteps.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	27	303	8	0	0	42	433.7	411	175	34	202	213	3.63	0

Career ERA 3.63 vs. league average 3.63 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1969	BOS	AL	1	0	2	2	0	12.3	13	6	10	10	4.38	3.61 (-21%)	90.7
1971	BOS	AL	1	1	3	3	0	18.7	15	8	9	6	3.86	3.47 (-11%)	-953.8
1972	BOS	AL	0	1	3	1	0	3.3	4	4	2	1	10.80	—	0.0
1973	BOS	AL	0	0	12	0	0	22.0	32	13	15	9	5.32	3.75 (-42%)	-352.4
1974	STL	NL	7	2	64	0	6	81.7	66	24	27	45	2.64	3.63 (+27%)	-
1975	STL	NL	3	8	66	0	10	79.0	73	21	48	48	2.39	3.71 (+36%)	-
1976	CHC	NL	2	4	47	2	1	76.3	79	42	35	37	4.95	3.51 (-41%)	-
1977	LAD	NL	4	4	49	0	12	62.7	60	19	22	29	2.73	4.00 (+32%)	-
1978	LAD	NL	0	1	10	0	0	16.3	15	8	3	5	4.41	3.69 (-20%)	-
1978	WSN	NL	4	6	47	0	13	61.3	54	30	31	23	4.40	3.69 (-19%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
303	42	1	5	0	0	0	1	0	0	17	0.119	0.119	0.119	0.238	0.0

Career AVG .119 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 53.3% below league average.

Career OBP .119 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 63.0% below league average.

Career SLG .119 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.238 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 65.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1969	BOS	AL	2	5	0	2	1	2	0.400	—	—	—	—
1971	BOS	AL	3	6	0	2	0	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
1972	BOS	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1973	BOS	AL	12	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	STL	NL	64	10	1	1	0	2	0.100	—	—	—	—
1975	STL	NL	66	2	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1976	CHC	NL	47	7	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—
1977	LAD	NL	49	7	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
1978	LAD	NL	10	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	WSN	NL	47	5	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—