Mike Mayers, baseball player, 2016

Mike Mayers

Born: 12/6/1991 in Grove City, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2016-07-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Michael Christopher Mayers

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Biography

Mike Mayers, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a versatile arm in the bullpen and rotation, known for his competitive spirit and a repertoire that included a strong fastball and effective breaking pitches. Mayers finished his career with a record of 12-11, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, and accumulated 265 strikeouts alongside 5 saves, showcasing his capacity to contribute in high-pressure situations. Mayers made his MLB debut on July 24, 2016, and his tenure in the league spanned several seasons in which he faced various challenges, including adapting to the evolving dynamics of modern hitting. He played during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting and strikeouts, making his strikeout total a notable aspect of his performance. Throughout his career, he demonstrated resilience and a commitment to improving his craft, leaving a mark as a reliable pitcher in the teams he represented. Mike Mayers retired from professional baseball on September 24, 2022, closing the chapter on a noteworthy career in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 11 204 8 0 0 5 262.7 279 152 47 96 265 5.21 0

Career ERA 5.21 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 22.2% 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
2016 STL NL 1 1 4 1 0 0 0 5.3 16 16 3 2 27.00 — -
2017 STL NL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 4.7 8 6 4 3 11.57 — -
2018 STL NL 2 1 50 0 0 0 1 51.7 59 27 15 49 4.70 4.15 (-13%) -
2019 STL NL 0 1 16 0 0 0 0 19.0 21 14 11 16 6.63 4.51 (-47%) -
2020 LAA AL 2 0 29 0 0 0 2 30.0 18 7 9 43 2.10 4.45 (+53%) 1706.8
2021 LAA AL 5 5 72 2 0 0 2 75.0 71 32 26 90 3.84 4.27 (+10%) 816.5
2022 LAA AL 1 1 24 3 0 0 0 50.7 52 32 18 45 5.68 3.97 (-43%) -3072.6
2023 KCR AL 1 2 6 2 0 0 0 26.3 34 18 10 17 6.15 4.33 (-42%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
204 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.000 0.333 0.000 0.333 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 54.7% 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
2016 STL NL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2017 STL NL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2018 STL NL 50 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2019 STL NL 16 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 LAA AL 29 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2021 LAA AL 72 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2022 LAA AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2023 KCR AL 6 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 204 8 11 17 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2016 SLN P 4 1 0 0 0 0
2017 SLN P 3 0 1 0 0 0
2018 SLN P 50 0 6 8 0 0
2019 SLN P 16 0 0 0 0 0
2020 LAA P 29 0 1 2 1 0
2021 LAA P 72 2 3 4 0 0
2022 LAA P 24 3 0 3 0 0
2023 KCA P 6 2 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 204

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
2020 Reliever of the Month September