Mike Modak

Born: 5/18/1922 in Campbell, OH, USA

Died: 12/12/1995 in Lakeland, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-07-04 | Final Game: 1945-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Modak

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Biography

Mike Modak, born in 1922, was a professional baseball pitcher who played during a brief career in the mid-1940s. He made his mark in Major League Baseball from July 4, 1945, to September 29, 1945, a time when the sport was navigating the aftermath of World War II and the integration of new talent into the league. Modak finished his career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.74, showcasing the challenges many pitchers faced during this transitional period in baseball history. Throughout his career, Modak recorded a total of 7 strikeouts and secured 1 save, contributing to his team's efforts during a season marked by a mix of veteran players and returning servicemen. While his time in the majors was short-lived, Modak's participation in the league during this era reflected the resilience and evolving nature of baseball as it adapted to post-war conditions. His contributions, although modest in terms of statistics, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during a pivotal time for the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	20	3	1	1	1	42.3	52	27	0	23	7	5.74	0

Career ERA 5.74 vs. league average 3.67 across their career seasons — 56.5% 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
1945	CIN	NL	1	2	20	3	1	1	1	42.3	52	27	23	7	5.74	3.67 (-57%)	-373.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
20	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.100	0.100	0.100	0.200	0.0

Career AVG .100 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career OBP .100 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 69.6% below league average.

Career SLG .100 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 71.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.200 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 70.7% 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
1945	CIN	NL	20	10	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.100	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	20	0	0	5	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	CIN	P	20	0	0	5	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	20

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Indiana University-Bloomington	Bloomington	IN	1944, 1945