Dale Mohorcic, baseball player, 1986-1990

Dale Mohorcic

Born: 1/25/1956 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-05-31 | Final Game: 1990-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Dale Robert Mohorcic

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Biography

Dale Mohorcic, born in 1956, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 until October 1, 1990. Known for his strong arm and competitive spirit, Mohorcic's career spanned a transformative era in baseball, as the sport was evolving with the introduction of more specialized roles for pitchers. He finished his career with a record of 16-21 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.49, indicating his effectiveness on the mound during his tenure. Throughout his time in the league, Mohorcic struck out a total of 174 batters and recorded 33 saves, showcasing his ability to both start games and close them out effectively. His versatility and reliability made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, as he adapted to the shifting dynamics of pitching during a period marked by increased offensive output. Though his career may not have been as extensively celebrated as some of his contemporaries, Mohorcic's contributions to the game and his role as a dependable pitcher remain noteworthy in the annals of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
16 21 254 0 0 0 33 363.7 378 141 37 99 174 3.49 0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 3.91 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1986 TEX AL 2 4 58 0 0 0 7 79.0 86 22 15 29 2.51 3.97 (+37%) 1014.1
1987 TEX AL 7 6 74 0 0 0 16 99.3 88 33 19 48 2.99 4.29 (+30%) 798.5
1988 TEX AL 2 6 43 0 0 0 5 52.0 62 28 20 25 4.85 3.73 (-30%) -1335.1
1988 NYY AL 2 2 13 0 0 0 1 22.7 21 7 9 19 2.78 3.73 (+26%) -
1989 NYY AL 2 1 32 0 0 0 2 57.7 65 32 18 24 4.99 3.71 (-35%) -
1990 WSN NL 1 2 34 0 0 0 2 53.0 56 19 18 29 3.23 3.86 (+16%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
254 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 0.125 0.125 0.250 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 51.4% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 67.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1986 TEX AL 58 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 74 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 TEX AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 NYY AL 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 NYY AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 WSN NL 34 8 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.125 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 254 0 28 63 3 10

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 TEX P 58 0 5 12 0 3
1987 TEX P 74 0 9 23 2 3
1988 TEX P 43 0 7 8 1 0
1988 NYA P 13 0 0 1 0 0
1989 NYA P 32 0 5 10 0 2
1990 MON P 34 0 2 9 0 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 254

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1988 TEX AL $157,500
1986 TEX AL $60,000
Total Career Earnings $217,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Cleveland State University Cleveland OH 1977, 1978
Cuyahoga Community College Cleveland OH 1975, 1976