Ron Mahay, baseball player, 1995-2010

Ron Mahay

Born: 6/28/1971 in Crestwood, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-05-21 | Final Game: 2010-08-21

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Ronald Matthew Mahay

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Biography

Ron Mahay, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1995 to 2010. Known for his versatility on the mound, Mahay played a significant role as a reliable left-handed reliever during his time in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 12 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.83. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded a total of 470 strikeouts, complemented by 4 saves, showcasing his effectiveness in high-pressure situations. Mahay made his debut during an era characterized by increased offensive output, yet he managed to carve out a niche as a dependable pitcher. His career included stints with several teams, where he was often called upon to quell opposing offenses and contribute to his team's success in critical moments. With a solid work ethic and a competitive spirit, Mahay left a lasting impact on the teams he played for, making him a respected figure among teammates and fans alike. After retiring in 2010, Mahay’s contributions to the game continued to be appreciated as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 12 514 3 0 0 4 568.0 539 242 75 266 470 3.83 0

Career ERA 3.83 vs. league average 4.42 across their career seasons — 13.2% better 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
1997 BOS AL 3 0 28 0 0 0 0 25.0 19 7 11 22 2.52 4.39 (+43%) 100.7
1998 BOS AL 1 1 29 0 0 0 1 26.0 26 10 15 14 3.46 4.43 (+22%) -386.9
1999 OAK AL 2 0 6 1 0 0 1 19.3 8 4 3 15 1.86 4.71 (+60%) 638.5
2000 OAK AL 0 1 5 2 0 0 0 16.0 26 16 9 5 9.00 4.77 (-89%) -1074.4
2000 MIA NL 1 0 18 0 0 0 0 25.3 31 17 16 27 6.04 4.77 (-27%) -
2001 CHC NL 0 0 17 0 0 0 0 20.7 14 6 15 24 2.61 4.42 (+41%) -
2002 CHC NL 2 0 11 0 0 0 0 14.7 13 14 8 14 8.59 4.28 (-101%) -
2003 TEX AL 3 3 35 0 0 0 0 45.3 33 16 20 38 3.18 4.40 (+28%) 984.7
2004 TEX AL 3 0 60 0 0 0 0 67.0 60 19 29 54 2.55 4.46 (+43%) 1136.2
2005 TEX AL 0 2 30 0 0 0 1 35.7 47 27 16 30 6.81 4.29 (-59%) -1175.3
2006 TEX AL 1 3 62 0 0 0 0 57.0 54 25 28 56 3.95 4.53 (+13%) 396.2
2007 TEX AL 2 0 28 0 0 0 1 39.0 33 12 21 32 2.77 4.47 (+38%) 179.1
2007 ATL NL 1 0 30 0 0 0 0 28.0 19 7 16 23 2.25 4.47 (+50%) 491.3
2008 KCR AL 5 0 57 0 0 0 0 64.7 61 25 29 49 3.48 4.32 (+20%) -
2009 KCR AL 1 1 41 0 0 0 0 41.3 55 22 19 34 4.79 4.32 (-11%) -
2009 MIN AL 1 0 16 0 0 0 0 9.0 7 2 3 8 2.00 4.32 (+54%) 0.0
2010 MIN AL 1 1 41 0 0 0 0 34.0 33 13 8 25 3.44 4.08 (+16%) -125.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
520 28 3 6 3 0 1 3 0 1 8 0.214 0.267 0.429 0.695 0.0

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .265 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career SLG .429 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.695 vs. league average 0.757 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1995 BOS AL 5 20 3 4 2 0 1 3 0 1 6 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1997 BOS AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1998 BOS AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 OAK AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 OAK AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 MIA NL 18 4 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
2001 CHC NL 17 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2002 CHC NL 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2003 TEX AL 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2004 TEX AL 60 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2005 TEX AL 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2006 TEX AL 62 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 TEX AL 28 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2007 ATL NL 30 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2008 KCR AL 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 KCR AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2009 MIN AL 16 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 MIN AL 41 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2009 ALDS1 MIN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 3 0 0 1.7 0 1 1 2 5.40

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2009 ALDS1 MIN 0 0 3 0 0 1.7 0 1 1 2 5.40

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 5 5 9 0 0 0
P 514 3 26 56 7 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1995 BOS OF 5 5 9 0 0 0
1997 BOS P 28 0 1 2 0 0
1998 BOS P 29 0 1 2 1 0
1999 OAK P 6 1 0 2 0 0
2000 OAK P 5 2 1 2 0 0
2000 FLO P 18 0 1 4 0 0
2001 CHN P 17 0 2 3 0 1
2002 CHN P 11 0 1 1 1 0
2003 TEX P 35 0 4 5 2 0
2004 TEX P 60 0 3 9 0 1
2005 TEX P 30 0 2 3 1 0
2006 TEX P 62 0 0 2 1 0
2007 TEX P 28 0 1 5 0 0
2007 ATL P 30 0 2 3 0 0
2008 KCA P 57 0 0 8 1 1
2009 KCA P 41 0 5 4 0 0
2009 MIN P 16 0 0 0 0 0
2010 MIN P 41 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 514
Center Field 5
Designated Hitter 1

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 KCA AL $4,000,000
2008 KCA AL $4,000,000
2007 TEX AL $1,250,000
2005 TEX AL $775,000
2004 TEX AL $500,000
2000 OAK AL $217,000
1997 BOS AL $150,000
Total Career Earnings $10,892,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
South Suburban College South Holland IL 1990, 1991