Mike Leake, baseball player, 2010-2019

Mike Leake

Born: 11/12/1987 in San Diego, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2010-04-11 | Final Game: 2019-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Raymond Leake

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Biography

Mike Leake, born in 1987, was a professional baseball pitcher who enjoyed a productive career in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2019. Known for his durability and consistent performance, Leake established himself as a reliable starter, finishing his career with a record of 105-98 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05. Over the course of his career, he struck out 1,231 batters, showcasing his ability to navigate through lineups and handle high-pressure situations effectively. Despite not recording any saves, Leake’s contributions to his teams were significant, particularly in his role as a groundball pitcher who limited hard contact. Leake made his MLB debut with the Cincinnati Reds, where he quickly gained attention for his poise on the mound and adeptness at pitching deep into games. He later played for the San Francisco Giants, the St. Louis Cardinals, and the Seattle Mariners, reflecting his adaptability across different pitching environments and styles. As a product of the early 2010s baseball landscape, Leake's career unfolded during a time when the game was increasingly focused on strikeout rates and power pitching, yet he carved out a niche with his ability to induce weak contact and maintain control. His work ethic and competitive spirit left a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike, solidifying his legacy in the world of baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
105 98 301 296 6 2 0 1829.0 1940 824 238 403 1231 4.05 0

Career ERA 4.05 vs. league average 4.08 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
2010 CIN NL 8 4 24 22 0 0 0 138.3 158 65 49 91 4.23 4.08 (-4%) -2122.8
2011 CIN NL 12 9 29 26 0 0 0 167.7 159 72 38 118 3.86 3.94 (+2%) -1221.8
2012 CIN NL 8 9 30 30 2 0 0 179.0 201 91 41 116 4.58 4.01 (-14%) -1900.9
2013 CIN NL 14 7 31 31 0 0 0 192.3 193 72 48 122 3.37 3.87 (+13%) -877.0
2014 CIN NL 11 13 33 33 0 0 0 214.3 217 88 50 164 3.70 3.74 (+1%) -772.7
2015 CIN NL 9 5 21 21 1 0 0 136.7 123 54 34 90 3.56 3.96 (+10%) 80.8
2015 SFG NL 2 5 9 9 1 1 0 55.3 51 25 15 29 4.07 3.96 (-3%) -
2016 STL NL 9 12 30 30 0 0 0 176.7 203 92 30 125 4.69 4.19 (-12%) -
2017 STL NL 7 12 26 26 0 0 0 154.0 169 72 35 103 4.21 4.36 (+3%) -
2017 SEA AL 3 1 5 5 0 0 0 32.0 32 9 2 27 2.53 4.36 (+42%) 1696.4
2018 SEA AL 10 10 31 31 0 0 0 185.7 207 90 34 119 4.36 4.15 (-5%) 64.4
2019 SEA AL 9 8 22 22 2 1 0 137.0 153 65 19 100 4.27 4.51 (+5%) -774.7
2019 AZ NL 3 3 10 10 0 0 0 60.0 74 29 8 27 4.35 4.51 (+3%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
338 485 46 93 18 1 6 32 0 16 196 0.192 0.221 0.270 0.491 -2137.1

Career AVG .192 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 24.4% below league average.

Career OBP .221 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 31.0% below league average.

Career SLG .270 vs. league average .408 across their career seasons — 33.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.491 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
2010 CIN NL 28 48 5 16 1 0 0 3 0 5 15 0.333 — — — — 73.7
2011 CIN NL 38 55 7 11 2 0 0 2 0 1 23 0.200 .255 (-22%) .320 (-33%) .399 (-41%) .719 (-37%) -349.8
2012 CIN NL 35 61 8 18 3 0 2 3 0 1 20 0.295 .254 (+16%) .318 (-4%) .405 (+9%) .724 (+3%) 21.5
2013 CIN NL 31 63 8 12 2 1 0 2 0 2 19 0.190 .253 (-25%) .317 (-32%) .396 (-36%) .714 (-34%) -368.5
2014 CIN NL 40 68 9 12 5 0 2 5 0 0 34 0.176 .251 (-30%) .313 (-40%) .386 (-12%) .700 (-25%) -305.2
2015 CIN NL 25 52 3 7 3 0 1 5 0 0 25 0.135 .254 (-47%) .316 (-58%) .404 (-38%) .721 (-47%) -414.8
2015 SFG NL 12 17 1 1 0 0 1 3 0 0 11 0.059 — — — — -414.8
2016 STL NL 34 49 3 7 1 0 0 4 0 3 19 0.143 — — — — -433.5
2017 STL NL 27 47 2 8 1 0 0 4 0 3 15 0.170 — — — — -360.6
2017 SEA AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — -360.6
2018 SEA AL 31 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 SEA AL 22 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 AZ NL 10 20 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 11 0.050 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2012 NLDS2 CIN 1 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 1 1 1 0 4.3 6 5 2 1 10.38

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2012 NLDS2 CIN 0 1 1 1 0 4.3 6 5 2 1 10.38

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 301 296 213 273 19 28

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2010 CIN P 24 22 18 22 3 3
2011 CIN P 29 26 18 22 0 3
2012 CIN P 30 30 25 30 2 3
2013 CIN P 31 31 26 28 1 2
2014 CIN P 33 33 26 30 4 1
2015 CIN P 21 21 17 24 1 1
2015 SFN P 9 9 2 8 0 1
2016 SLN P 30 30 24 37 4 5
2017 SLN P 26 26 13 27 0 1
2017 SEA P 5 5 4 3 0 0
2018 SEA P 31 31 20 17 3 4
2019 SEA P 22 22 11 17 1 2
2019 ARI P 10 10 9 8 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 301

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2019 Gold Glove P

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SLN NL $12,000,000
2015 CIN NL $9,775,000
2014 CIN NL $5,925,000
2013 CIN NL $3,060,000
2012 CIN NL $507,500
2011 CIN NL $425,000
Total Career Earnings $31,692,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Arizona State University Tempe AZ 2007, 2008, 2009