Mike Joyce

Born: 2/12/1941 in Detroit, MI, USA

MLB Debut: 1962-07-02 | Final Game: 1963-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Michael Lewis Joyce

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Biography

Mike Joyce was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1941 who played in Major League Baseball from 1962 until 1963. Throughout his brief career, he made notable contributions to the teams he played for, demonstrating his skills on the mound during a transformative period in baseball. Joyce finished his career with a record of 2-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.33, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Over the span of his two-season tenure, Joyce struck out 16 batters and recorded 2 saves, highlighting his effectiveness in both starting and relief roles. While his career may not have been extensive, he played during an era that was witnessing the transition from the tail end of the deadball era into a more offensive-minded game, making his experiences and contributions a part of the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball. After his retirement, Joyce's legacy remained as a testament to the passion and dedication of players who contributed to the sport during this dynamic time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	1	31	1	0	0	2	54.0	53	26	3	22	16	4.33	0

Career ERA 4.33 vs. league average 3.71 across their career seasons — 16.9% 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
1962	CHW	AL	2	1	25	1	0	0	2	43.3	40	16	14	9	3.32	3.96 (+16%)	-
1963	CHW	AL	0	0	6	0	0	0	0	10.7	13	10	8	7	8.44	3.46 (-144%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
31	7	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.429	0.429	0.429	0.857	0.0

Career AVG .429 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — +70.1% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — +34.9% above league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — +12.0% above league average.

Career OPS 0.857 vs. league average 0.700 across their career seasons — +22.4% above 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
1962	CHW	AL	25	7	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.429	—	—	—	—	0.0
1963	CHW	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	31	1	2	10	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1962	CHA	P	25	1	2	9	0	1
1963	CHA	P	6	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	31

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Michigan	Ann Arbor	MI	1961