Michael Pineda

Born: 1/18/1989 in Yaguate, San Cristóbal, D.R.

MLB Debut: 2011-04-05 | Final Game: 2022-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 280 lbs

Full name: Michael Francisco Pineda

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Biography

Michael Pineda, born in 1989, was a skilled pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2022. Known for his powerful right arm and impressive strikeout ability, Pineda recorded a career record of 64-61 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 966 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, Pineda's contributions as a starting pitcher were evident throughout his tenure in the league. Pineda's career included a notable highlight when he was selected as an All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his era. He began his career during a time when the game was marked by both offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies. His ability to miss bats and deliver quality innings made him a valuable asset to his teams. Overall, Michael Pineda's legacy in baseball is characterized by his impressive strikeout totals and his role in the competitive landscape of the Major Leagues during the 2010s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
64	61	181	180	1	0	0	1008.7	990	455	144	221	966	4.06	0

Career ERA 4.06 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
2011	SEA	AL	9	10	28	28	0	171.0	133	71	55	173	3.74	3.94 (+5%)	2298.4
2014	NYY	AL	5	5	13	13	0	76.3	56	16	7	59	1.89	3.74 (+50%)	-
2015	NYY	AL	12	10	27	27	1	160.7	176	78	21	156	4.37	3.96 (-10%)	-
2016	NYY	AL	6	12	32	32	0	175.7	184	94	53	207	4.82	4.19 (-15%)	-
2017	NYY	AL	8	4	17	17	0	96.3	103	47	21	92	4.39	4.36 (-1%)	-
2019	MIN	AL	11	5	26	26	0	146.0	141	65	28	140	4.01	4.51 (+11%)	1815.0
2020	MIN	AL	2	0	5	5	0	26.7	25	10	7	25	3.38	4.45 (+24%)	1499.4
2021	MIN	AL	9	8	22	21	0	109.3	114	44	21	88	3.62	4.27 (+15%)	147.6
2022	DET	AL	2	7	11	11	0	46.7	58	30	8	26	5.79	3.97 (-46%)	-2550.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
181	18	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.111	0.111	0.111	0.222	0.0

Career AVG .111 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 65.1% below league average.

Career SLG .111 vs. league average .410 across their career seasons — 72.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.222 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	H	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
2011	SEA	AL	28	5	1	2	0.200	—	—	—	—
2014	NYY	AL	13	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2015	NYY	AL	27	2	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2016	NYY	AL	32	1	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2017	NYY	AL	17	3	1	2	0.333	—	—	—	—
2019	MIN	AL	26	4	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2020	MIN	AL	5	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
2021	MIN	AL	22	3	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
2022	DET	AL	11	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—