Mike McQueen, baseball player, 1969-1974

Mike McQueen

Born: 8/30/1950 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA

Died: 10/9/2017 in Batesville, AR, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-10-02 | Final Game: 1974-06-15

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Michael Robert McQueen

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Biography

Mike McQueen, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1974. He made his mark in a highly competitive era of Major League Baseball, transitioning through the late 1960s and into the early 1970s, a period marked by significant changes in the game including the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of pitching strategies. Throughout his career, McQueen played in a total of 61 games, where he recorded a win-loss record of 5-11, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.66, and accumulated 140 strikeouts along with 3 saves. McQueen was known for his competitive spirit and dedication on the mound, often showcasing a mix of determination and skill that reflected the gritty nature of pitchers during his playing days. While his career statistics may not highlight him as a dominant force in the league, his contributions as a reliable pitcher during his tenure were significant for the teams he represented. McQueen's journey through the game serves as a testament to the perseverance required to succeed in the ever-evolving landscape of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
5 11 73 19 2 0 3 218.3 212 113 32 112 140 4.66 0

Career ERA 4.66 vs. league average 3.57 across their career seasons — 30.3% 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
1969 ATL NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 3.0 2 1 3 3 3.00 — 0.0
1970 ATL NL 1 5 22 8 1 0 1 66.0 67 41 31 54 5.59 3.89 (-44%) -903.8
1971 ATL NL 4 1 17 3 0 0 1 56.0 47 22 23 38 3.54 3.47 (-2%) -834.9
1972 ATL NL 0 5 23 7 1 0 1 78.3 79 40 44 40 4.60 3.26 (-41%) -3308.6
1974 CIN NL 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 15.0 17 9 11 5 5.40 3.63 (-49%) -1486.2

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
73 63 7 13 3 0 0 4 0 1 20 0.206 0.219 0.254 0.473 0.0

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.

Career OBP .219 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 31.6% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .369 across their career seasons — 31.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.473 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 31.3% 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
1969 ATL NL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1970 ATL NL 22 20 2 6 2 0 0 2 0 1 3 0.300 — — — — 0.0
1971 ATL NL 17 19 3 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 9 0.211 — — — — 0.0
1972 ATL NL 23 23 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 8 0.087 — — — — 0.0
1974 CIN NL 10 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 73 19 2 19 2 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1969 ATL P 1 1 0 0 0 0
1970 ATL P 22 8 0 7 1 0
1971 ATL P 17 3 1 4 0 1
1972 ATL P 23 7 0 8 1 1
1974 CIN P 10 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 73