Mike Loynd

Born: 3/26/1964 in St. Louis, MO, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-07-24 | Final Game: 1987-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 210 lbs

Full name: Michael Wallace Loynd

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Biography

Mike Loynd was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1964, who played in Major League Baseball from July 24, 1986, until October 1, 1987. Known for his right-handed pitching style, Loynd had a career that spanned parts of two seasons in the late 1980s. He recorded a win-loss record of 3-7 with a career earned run average (ERA) of 5.82. Over the course of his time on the mound, he struck out 81 batters and notched 2 saves, showcasing his ability to contribute in both starting and relief roles. Loynd's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing emphasis on offensive production and the emergence of hard-throwing pitchers. While his statistics may not reflect the dominance seen in some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. After his playing days, Loynd's journey continued beyond the diamond, but his time in MLB remains a notable chapter in his life story.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	7	35	16	0	0	2	111.3	131	72	18	57	81	5.82	0

Career ERA 5.82 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1986	TEX	AL	2	2	9	8	0	0	1	42.0	49	25	19	33	5.36	3.97 (-35%)	36.9
1987	TEX	AL	1	5	26	8	0	0	1	69.3	82	47	38	48	6.10	4.29 (-42%)	-2646.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000	0.0

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
1986	TEX	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	TEX	AL	26	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	35	16	10	11	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1986	TEX	P	9	8	5	5	1	0
1987	TEX	P	26	8	5	6	3	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	35

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1986	TEX	AL	$60,000
Total Career Earnings			$60,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Florida State University	Tallahassee	FL	1984, 1985, 1986