Mike Griffin, baseball player, 1979-1989

Mike Griffin

Born: 6/26/1957 in Colusa, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1979-09-17 | Final Game: 1989-06-30

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

Full name: Michael Leroy Griffin

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Biography

Mike Griffin, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1979 to June 30, 1989. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Griffin made an impact in the Major Leagues during a time when pitching was evolving, marked by an increasing emphasis on strikeout capability and specialized roles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 7 wins and 15 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6. His ability to strike out batters was evidenced by his total of 101 strikeouts, while he also contributed to his teams with 3 saves. Griffin's playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball in the late 20th century, as teams began to favor pitchers who could handle high-pressure situations. Despite facing challenges in securing a winning record, he demonstrated resilience and determination throughout his tenure in the league. While not achieving star status, Griffin's contributions to the teams he played for during his decade-long career highlighted the importance of depth and versatility in a pitching staff. His journey through the majors served as a testament to the competitive nature of baseball during an era that would soon see significant changes in player performance and management strategies.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
7 15 67 24 1 0 3 203.7 235 104 19 73 101 4.60 0

Career ERA 4.60 vs. league average 3.90 across their career seasons — 17.8% 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
1979 NYY AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 1 4.3 5 2 2 5 4.15 — -
1980 NYY AL 2 4 13 9 0 0 0 54.0 64 29 23 25 4.83 3.84 (-26%) -
1981 NYY AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 4.3 5 1 0 4 2.08 — -
1981 CHC NL 2 5 16 9 0 0 1 52.0 64 26 9 20 4.50 3.58 (-26%) -
1982 SDP NL 0 1 7 0 0 0 0 10.3 9 4 3 4 3.48 3.86 (+10%) -
1987 BAL AL 3 5 23 6 1 0 1 74.3 78 36 33 42 4.36 4.29 (-2%) -895.0
1989 CIN NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.3 10 6 3 1 12.46 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
67 15 0 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.200 0.200 0.200 0.400 0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 38.6% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 48.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.400 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 44.1% 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
1979 NYY AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1980 NYY AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 NYY AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1981 CHC NL 16 13 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 8 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1982 SDP NL 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1987 BAL AL 23 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CIN NL 3 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 67 24 13 30 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1979 NYA P 3 0 0 0 0 0
1980 NYA P 13 9 6 7 1 0
1981 NYA P 2 0 0 2 0 0
1981 CHN P 16 9 1 11 0 0
1982 SDN P 7 0 0 1 0 0
1987 BAL P 23 6 6 8 2 0
1989 CIN P 3 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 67

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 BAL AL $65,000
Total Career Earnings $65,000