Mike Mason, baseball player, 1982-1988

Mike Mason

Born: 11/21/1958 in Fairbault, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1982-09-13 | Final Game: 1988-05-08

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Paul Mason

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Biography

Mike Mason, born in 1958, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1982 to 1988. Known for his competitive spirit and resilience on the mound, Mason played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, marked by evolving pitching styles and an emphasis on power hitting. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 29-39 and achieved an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. Mason struck out a total of 363 batters, showcasing his ability to overpower hitters despite his struggles to maintain consistency. Mason's playing style was characterized by a blend of finesse and determination, traits that allowed him to carve out a role in the major leagues during a time when pitching depth was increasingly valued. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant during his tenure. Mason's career, though not marked by standout accolades, reflected the perseverance and dedication of many pitchers in the late 20th century, navigating the challenges of a competitive era in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 39 140 90 7 2 0 605.7 625 305 65 249 363 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 15.6% 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
1982 TEX AL 1 2 4 4 0 0 0 23.0 21 13 9 8 5.09 3.86 (-32%) -593.6
1983 TEX AL 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 10.7 10 7 6 9 5.91 3.87 (-53%) 223.4
1984 TEX AL 9 13 36 24 4 0 0 184.3 159 74 51 113 3.61 3.81 (+5%) 654.4
1985 TEX AL 8 15 38 30 1 1 0 179.0 212 96 73 92 4.83 3.89 (-24%) -2943.6
1986 TEX AL 7 3 27 22 2 1 0 135.0 135 65 56 85 4.33 3.97 (-9%) 544.7
1987 TEX AL 0 2 8 6 0 0 0 29.0 37 18 22 21 5.59 4.29 (-30%) -1829.6
1987 CHC NL 4 1 17 4 0 0 0 38.0 43 24 23 28 5.68 4.29 (-32%) -
1988 MIN AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 6.7 8 8 9 7 10.80 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 0.300 0.222 0.522 0.0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.522 vs. league average 0.716 across their career seasons — 27.1% 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
1982 TEX AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TEX AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TEX AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TEX AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHC NL 18 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1988 MIN AL 5 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 140 90 21 88 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 TEX P 4 4 1 5 0 0
1983 TEX P 5 0 1 2 0 0
1984 TEX P 36 24 4 22 0 0
1985 TEX P 38 30 4 30 4 0
1986 TEX P 27 22 9 19 0 1
1987 TEX P 8 6 1 5 1 1
1987 CHN P 17 4 1 5 0 1
1988 MIN P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 140

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1987 SFN NL $280,000
Total Career Earnings $280,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Normandale Community College Bloomington MN 1978, 1979
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1980