Mike Jeffcoat

Born: 8/3/1959 in Pine Bluff, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1983-08-21 | Final Game: 1994-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 187 lbs

Full name: James Michael Jeffcoat

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Biography

Mike Jeffcoat, born in 1959, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1994. Over the course of his career, he showcased his skills on the mound for several teams, including the Texas Rangers and the Colorado Rockies. Jeffcoat finished his career with a record of 25-26 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.37, reflecting his role as a reliable contributor during a time when pitchers often faced challenging offensive lineups. Throughout his time in the league, Jeffcoat recorded 242 strikeouts and notched 7 saves, demonstrating versatility in his pitching style. He was known for his ability to mix pitches effectively and maintain composure under pressure, which made him a valuable asset to his teams. As the game evolved through the late 1980s and early 1990s, Jeffcoat's contributions were part of a broader transition in baseball, characterized by an increasing focus on specialized pitching roles and the emergence of new strategies in the game. His career remains a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to succeed at the highest level of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	26	255	45	3	2	7	500.0	576	243	49	149	242	4.37	0

Career ERA 4.37 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 11.6% 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
1983	CLE	AL	1	3	11	2	0	0	0	32.7	32	12	13	9	3.31	3.87 (+15%)	-12.6
1984	CLE	AL	5	2	63	1	0	0	1	75.3	82	25	24	41	2.99	3.81 (+22%)	-138.2
1985	CLE	AL	0	0	9	0	0	0	0	9.7	8	3	6	4	2.79	3.89 (+28%)	0.0
1985	SFG	NL	0	2	19	1	0	0	0	22.0	27	13	6	10	5.32	3.89 (-37%)	-
1987	TEX	AL	0	1	2	2	0	0	0	7.0	11	10	4	1	12.86	—	0.0
1988	TEX	AL	0	2	5	2	0	0	0	10.0	19	13	5	5	11.70	3.73 (-213%)	-359.6
1989	TEX	AL	9	6	22	22	2	2	0	130.7	139	52	33	64	3.58	3.71 (+3%)	1278.6
1990	TEX	AL	5	6	44	12	1	0	5	110.7	122	55	28	58	4.47	3.86 (-16%)	-344.4
1991	TEX	AL	5	3	70	0	0	0	1	79.7	104	41	25	43	4.63	3.91 (-18%)	-531.4
1992	TEX	AL	0	1	6	3	0	0	0	19.7	28	16	5	6	7.32	3.75 (-95%)	-252.9
1994	MIA	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	2.7	4	3	0	1	10.12	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
255	2	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	0.500	0.667	1.000	1.667	0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — +93.4% above league average.

Career OBP .667 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — +105.4% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — +156.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.667 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — +133.3% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1983	CLE	AL	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1984	CLE	AL	63	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	CLE	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1985	SFG	NL	19	1	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1987	TEX	AL	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1988	TEX	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1989	TEX	AL	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1990	TEX	AL	44	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1991	TEX	AL	70	1	1	1	1	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—
1992	TEX	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1994	MIA	NL	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	255	45	26	75	3	8

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1983	CLE	P	11	2	2	4	0	0
1984	CLE	P	63	1	2	13	0	3
1985	CLE	P	9	0	1	5	0	0
1985	SFN	P	19	1	1	7	1	0
1987	TEX	P	2	2	0	0	0	0
1988	TEX	P	5	2	0	2	0	0
1989	TEX	P	22	22	13	18	1	1
1990	TEX	P	44	12	4	10	1	3
1991	TEX	P	70	0	2	13	0	0
1992	TEX	P	6	3	1	3	0	1
1994	FLO	P	4	0	0	0	0	0