Mike O'Connor

Born: 8/17/1980 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 2006-04-27 | Final Game: 2011-06-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Patrick O'Connor

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Biography

Mike O'Connor was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2006 to 2011. Born in 1980, O'Connor made his debut during a time when the game was still heavily influenced by the aftermath of the steroid era, which had reshaped the landscape of baseball in the early 21st century. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 4-10, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3. His tenure in the majors showcased his resilience on the mound, as he recorded a total of 71 strikeouts throughout his playing time. Although O'Connor did not achieve the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, he contributed to his teams with a determined pitching style that reflected the grit often seen in players of his era. He played for several teams, navigating the challenges of a competitive league and demonstrating an unwavering commitment to the game. While he did not record any saves, his journey exemplified the trials and tribulations faced by many pitchers striving to establish themselves in Major League Baseball. O'Connor's career, though modest in statistical achievements, remains a testament to the passion and dedication required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 10 35 21 0 0 0 120.7 112 71 18 59 71 5.30 0

Career ERA 5.30 vs. league average 4.26 across their career seasons — 24.2% 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
2006 WAS NL 3 8 21 20 0 0 0 105.0 96 56 45 59 4.80 4.53 (-6%) -2249.8
2008 WAS NL 1 1 5 1 0 0 0 9.0 11 13 11 4 13.00 4.32 (-201%) 0.0
2011 NYN NL 0 1 9 0 0 0 0 6.7 5 2 3 8 2.70 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 33 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 19 0.061 0.088 0.061 0.149 0.0

Career AVG .061 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Career OBP .088 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 73.3% below league average.

Career SLG .061 vs. league average .416 across their career seasons — 85.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.149 vs. league average 0.746 across their career seasons — 80.0% 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
2006 WAS NL 21 31 2 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 18 0.065 — — — — 0.0
2008 WAS NL 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 NYN NL 9 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 35 21 4 10 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2006 WAS P 21 20 3 10 1 0
2008 WAS P 5 1 1 0 0 0
2011 NYN P 9 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 35

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2007 WAS NL $380,000
Total Career Earnings $380,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
George Washington University Washington DC 2002