Mike Proly

Born: 12/15/1950 in Jamaica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1976-04-10 | Final Game: 1983-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael James Proly

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Biography

Mike Proly was a professional baseball pitcher, born in 1950, who played in Major League Baseball from 1976 until his retirement on October 2, 1983. Throughout his career, Proly established himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and on the mound, finishing with a record of 22-29 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.23. He struck out 185 batters and recorded 22 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and contribute significantly to his team's pitching efforts. Proly's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving with changes in player training, strategy, and the growing emphasis on relief pitching. His consistent performance and ability to manage pressure situations made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for. Though not a household name, Proly's contributions on the mound reflected the dedication and skill that characterized many pitchers of his era, solidifying his role in the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
22	29	267	18	2	0	22	545.7	531	196	33	195	185	3.23	0

Career ERA 3.23 vs. league average 3.78 across their career seasons — 14.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1976	STL	NL	1	0	14	0	0	0	17.0	21	7	6	4	3.71	3.51 (-5%)	-
1978	CHW	AL	5	2	14	6	2	1	65.7	63	20	12	19	2.74	3.69 (+26%)	-
1979	CHW	AL	3	8	38	6	0	9	88.3	89	38	40	32	3.87	4.00 (+3%)	-
1980	CHW	AL	5	10	62	3	0	8	146.7	136	50	58	56	3.07	3.84 (+20%)	-
1981	PHI	NL	2	1	35	2	0	2	63.0	66	27	19	19	3.86	3.58 (-8%)	-963.7
1982	CHC	NL	5	3	44	1	0	1	82.0	77	21	22	24	2.30	3.86 (+40%)	-
1983	CHC	NL	1	5	60	0	0	1	83.0	79	33	38	31	3.58	3.87 (+8%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
267	32	1	5	1	0	0	1	0	1	5	0.156	0.182	0.188	0.369	0.0

Career AVG .156 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 40.0% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 44.0% below league average.

Career SLG .188 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 51.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.369 vs. league average 0.707 across their career seasons — 47.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1976	STL	NL	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	CHW	AL	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1979	CHW	AL	38	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1980	CHW	AL	62	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1981	PHI	NL	35	7	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1982	CHC	NL	44	14	0	4	1	1	0	1	0.286	—	—	—	—
1983	CHC	NL	60	11	1	1	0	0	1	3	0.091	—	—	—	—