Mike Hedlund

Born: 8/11/1946 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1965-05-08 | Final Game: 1972-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs

Full name: Michael David Hedlund

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Biography

Mike Hedlund was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1946, whose career spanned from 1965 to 1972. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, Hedlund recorded a win-loss record of 25-24 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.56, showcasing his ability to compete effectively against opposing batters. Hedlund's tenure in baseball was characterized by his versatility on the mound, as he demonstrated both starting and relief capabilities. He struck out a total of 211 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during his playing years. His performance helped him carve out a niche as a reliable pitcher in a league that was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Hedlund's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the depth of talent present in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	24	113	62	9	1	2	465.7	440	184	39	167	211	3.56	0

Career ERA 3.56 vs. league average 3.47 across their career seasons — near 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
1965	CLE	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	5.3	6	3	5	4	5.06	—	0.0
1968	CLE	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	0	1.7	6	2	2	0	10.80	—	0.0
1969	KCR	AL	3	6	34	16	1	0	2	125.0	123	45	40	74	3.24	3.61 (+10%)	-
1970	KCR	AL	2	3	9	0	0	0	0	15.0	18	12	7	5	7.20	3.89 (-85%)	-
1971	KCR	AL	15	8	32	30	7	1	0	205.7	168	62	72	76	2.71	3.47 (+22%)	-
1972	KCR	AL	5	7	29	16	1	0	0	113.0	119	60	41	52	4.78	3.26 (-46%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
113	138	5	17	0	0	0	3	1	3	63	0.123	0.142	0.123	0.265	-764.0

Career AVG .123 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — 50.0% below league average.

Career OBP .142 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 54.9% below league average.

Career SLG .123 vs. league average .365 across their career seasons — 66.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.679 across their career seasons — 61.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1965	CLE	AL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1968	CLE	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1969	KCR	AL	34	33	2	5	1	1	1	15	0.152	—	—	—	—	0.0
1970	KCR	AL	9	4	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1971	KCR	AL	32	68	2	6	2	0	2	26	0.088	.249 (-65%)	.316 (-64%)	.365 (-76%)	.682 (-70%)	-764.0
1972	KCR	AL	29	32	1	6	0	0	0	17	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0