Mike Grace, baseball player, 1995-1999

Mike Grace

Born: 6/20/1970 in Joliet, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-09-01 | Final Game: 1999-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael James Grace

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Biography

Mike Grace, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 1999. Throughout his career, Grace showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing with a record of 16 wins and 16 losses. His earned run average (ERA) stood at 4.96, reflecting the challenges he faced during his time in a league that was increasingly dominated by powerful hitters. Grace recorded a total of 156 strikeouts, contributing to his reputation as a capable pitcher during an era that was becoming known for offensive prowess. Grace's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of high-scoring games and a focus on power hitting. Despite the era's emphasis on offense, he carved out a role as a reliable pitcher, though he did not record any saves throughout his career. Grace's determination and skill on the mound left a lasting impact, and he remains a part of the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 16 68 40 2 2 0 275.7 310 152 27 90 156 4.96 0

Career ERA 4.96 vs. league average 4.52 across their career seasons — 9.8% 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
1995 PHI NL 1 1 2 2 0 0 0 11.3 10 4 4 7 3.18 4.45 (+29%) 432.9
1996 PHI NL 7 2 12 12 1 1 0 80.0 72 31 16 49 3.49 4.61 (+24%) 1147.3
1997 PHI NL 3 2 6 6 1 1 0 39.0 32 15 10 26 3.46 4.39 (+21%) 754.2
1998 PHI NL 4 7 21 15 0 0 0 90.3 116 55 30 46 5.48 4.43 (-24%) -897.5
1999 PHI NL 1 4 27 5 0 0 0 55.0 80 47 30 28 7.69 4.71 (-63%) -768.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
68 73 3 7 0 0 0 1 0 5 37 0.096 0.165 0.096 0.260 0.0

Career AVG .096 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 64.3% below league average.

Career OBP .165 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.

Career SLG .096 vs. league average .424 across their career seasons — 77.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.260 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 65.9% 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
1995 PHI NL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 PHI NL 12 29 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 11 0.138 — — — — 0.0
1997 PHI NL 6 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.083 — — — — 0.0
1998 PHI NL 21 23 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 2 11 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1999 PHI NL 27 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 68 40 16 38 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 PHI P 2 2 1 2 0 0
1996 PHI P 12 12 6 17 0 0
1997 PHI P 6 6 3 3 0 0
1998 PHI P 21 15 1 11 0 0
1999 PHI P 27 5 5 5 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 68

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1999 PHI NL $240,000
1998 PHI NL $225,000
1997 PHI NL $185,000
1996 PHI NL $109,000
1995 PHI NL $109,000
Total Career Earnings $868,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Bradley University Peoria IL 1989, 1990, 1991