Mike Montgomery, baseball player, 2015-2020

Mike Montgomery

Born: 7/1/1989 in Mission Hills, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2015-06-02 | Final Game: 2020-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 219 lbs

Full name: Michael Paul Montgomery

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Biography

Mike Montgomery, born in 1989, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2015 to 2020. Known for his versatility on the mound, Montgomery made a significant impact during his career, particularly with his ability to effectively manage games and contribute in high-pressure situations. He compiled a career record of 23 wins and 34 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.84. Throughout his time in the league, he recorded a total of 415 strikeouts and achieved 3 saves, illustrating his capacity to miss bats and close out games when needed. Montgomery's career spanned a transitional period in baseball, where the emphasis on pitching depth and versatility became increasingly important. He was known for his reliable left-handed delivery and ability to pitch effectively in both starting and relief roles, showcasing the adaptability that modern pitchers often need. His contributions were particularly noted during his tenure with the Chicago Cubs, where he played a key role in their 2016 World Series championship run, helping to end a 108-year championship drought for the franchise. Upon retiring in 2020, Montgomery left behind a legacy as a dependable pitcher who thrived in critical moments, reflecting the evolving nature of pitching strategy in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
23 34 183 70 2 2 3 541.0 524 231 58 204 415 3.84 0

Career ERA 3.84 vs. league average 4.25 across their career seasons — 9.5% 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
2015 SEA AL 4 6 16 16 2 2 0 90.0 92 46 37 64 4.60 3.96 (-16%) -1616.6
2016 SEA AL 3 4 32 2 0 0 0 61.7 49 16 18 54 2.34 4.19 (+44%) 1552.9
2016 CHC NL 1 1 17 5 0 0 0 38.3 30 12 20 38 2.82 4.19 (+33%) -
2017 CHC NL 7 8 44 14 0 0 3 130.7 103 49 55 100 3.38 4.36 (+23%) -
2018 CHC NL 5 6 38 19 0 0 0 124.0 131 55 39 86 3.99 4.15 (+4%) -
2019 CHC NL 1 2 20 0 0 0 0 27.0 35 17 13 18 5.67 4.51 (-26%) -
2019 KCR AL 2 7 13 13 0 0 0 64.0 78 33 21 51 4.64 4.51 (-3%) -
2020 KCR AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 5.3 6 3 1 4 5.06 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
184 80 8 10 1 0 1 5 0 1 40 0.125 0.136 0.175 0.311 0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 50.5% below league average.

Career OBP .136 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 57.7% below league average.

Career SLG .175 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 58.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.311 vs. league average 0.739 across their career seasons — 58.0% 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
2015 SEA AL 16 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2016 SEA AL 32 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2016 CHC NL 17 11 2 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2017 CHC NL 44 27 5 5 1 0 1 3 0 0 10 0.185 — — — — 0.0
2018 CHC NL 39 33 1 3 0 0 0 1 0 1 20 0.091 — — — — 0.0
2019 CHC NL 20 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.200 — — — — 0.0
2019 KCR AL 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2020 KCR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
16 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.500

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2017 NLCS CHN 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2017 NLDS2 CHN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
2016 NLCS CHN 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000
2016 NLDS1 CHN 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
2016 WS CHN 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1 1 16 0 1 18.7 28 13 11 15 6.27

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2017 NLCS CHN 0 0 3 0 0 3.3 10 5 2 3 13.50
2017 NLDS2 CHN 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 4 3 2 1 27.00
2016 NLCS CHN 1 0 4 0 0 4.3 5 3 2 5 6.23
2016 NLDS1 CHN 0 1 2 0 0 5.3 5 1 1 2 1.69
2016 WS CHN 0 0 5 0 1 4.7 4 1 4 4 1.93

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 183 70 37 79 3 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2015 SEA P 16 16 5 10 0 2
2016 SEA P 32 2 3 3 2 0
2016 CHN P 17 5 3 6 0 0
2017 CHN P 44 14 5 23 0 3
2018 CHN P 38 19 16 22 1 1
2019 CHN P 20 0 2 5 0 0
2019 KCA P 13 13 3 10 0 0
2020 KCA P 3 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 184

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2016 SEA AL $515,000
Total Career Earnings $515,000