Mike Lincoln

Born: 4/10/1975 in Carmichael, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-07 | Final Game: 2010-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 211 lbs

Full name: Michael George Lincoln

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Biography

Mike Lincoln was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2010. Born in 1975, Lincoln made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds and later played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 30 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33. Known for his resilience, Lincoln recorded 236 strikeouts and finished his career with 5 saves. Lincoln's playing style was characterized by a combination of determination and a diverse pitching repertoire, which included a strong fastball and a developing breaking ball. He navigated the challenges of the sport during a time when pitching depth and strikeouts were increasingly emphasized in the game, making his contributions notable despite the ups and downs reflected in his statistics. His journey through the majors showcased the unpredictability of a pitcher's career, embodying the spirit of perseverance that defines many players from his era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
17	30	263	19	0	0	5	376.3	420	223	55	149	236	5.33	0

Career ERA 5.33 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 20.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1999	MIN	AL	3	10	18	15	0	76.3	102	58	26	27	6.84	4.71 (-45%)	-1264.9
2000	MIN	AL	0	3	8	4	0	20.7	36	25	13	15	10.89	4.77 (-128%)	-2791.9
2001	PIT	NL	2	1	31	0	0	40.3	34	12	11	24	2.68	4.42 (+39%)	483.8
2002	PIT	NL	2	4	55	0	0	72.3	80	25	27	50	3.11	4.28 (+27%)	588.4
2003	PIT	NL	3	4	36	0	5	36.3	38	21	13	28	5.20	4.40 (-18%)	-32.5
2004	STL	NL	3	2	13	0	0	17.3	10	10	6	14	5.19	4.46 (-16%)	-
2008	CIN	NL	2	5	64	0	0	70.3	66	35	24	57	4.48	4.32 (-4%)	-334.2
2009	CIN	NL	1	1	19	0	0	23.0	29	21	19	9	8.22	4.32 (-90%)	-2859.3
2010	CIN	NL	1	0	19	0	0	19.7	25	16	10	12	7.32	4.08 (-79%)	-133.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
263	15	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.067	0.067	0.067	0.133	0.0

Career AVG .067 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.

Career OBP .067 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 80.1% below league average.

Career SLG .067 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 84.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.133 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 82.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1999	MIN	AL	18	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2000	MIN	AL	8	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2001	PIT	NL	31	4	1	0	0.250	—	—	—	—
2002	PIT	NL	55	5	0	5	0.000	—	—	—	—
2003	PIT	NL	36	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2004	STL	NL	13	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2008	CIN	NL	64	2	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
2009	CIN	NL	19	2	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—
2010	CIN	NL	19	1	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	263	19	23	61	4	5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1999	MIN	P	18	15	5	12	0	0
2000	MIN	P	8	4	1	2	0	0
2001	PIT	P	31	0	1	11	1	1
2002	PIT	P	55	0	4	11	0	2
2003	PIT	P	36	0	1	4	1	0
2004	SLN	P	13	0	1	2	1	0
2008	CIN	P	64	0	6	11	1	1
2009	CIN	P	19	0	2	6	0	1
2010	CIN	P	19	0	2	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	263

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2010	CIN	NL	$2,500,000
2009	CIN	NL	$1,500,000
2008	CIN	NL	$550,000
2005	SLN	NL	$360,000
2004	SLN	NL	$450,000
2003	PIT	NL	$315,500
2002	PIT	NL	$267,500
1999	MIN	AL	$200,000
Total Career Earnings			$6,143,000