Mike Roesler

Born: 9/12/1963 in Fort Wayne, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1989-08-09 | Final Game: 1990-04-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph Roesler

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Biography

Mike Roesler, born in 1963, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1990. He made his mark in the major leagues during a time of transition in baseball, as the sport began to embrace a more offensive style following the late 1980s. Roesler’s playing career included a total of 26 games, where he compiled a record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 3.77. Over the course of his brief career, he struck out 18 batters, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not recording any saves. Roesler's playing style was characterized by a competitive spirit and a determination to succeed, traits that resonated with fans during his time on the mound. While his major league tenure was short-lived, Roesler contributed to the teams he played for, reflecting the hard-working ethos of pitchers in the late 20th century. His journey through the ranks of professional baseball exemplified the challenges faced by players striving to make a name for themselves in a highly competitive environment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	22	0	0	0	0	31.0	27	13	5	11	18	3.77	0

Career ERA 3.77 vs. league average 3.79 across their career seasons — near 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
1989	CIN	NL	0	1	17	0	0	0	0	25.0	22	11	9	14	3.96	3.71 (-7%)	-686.3
1990	PIT	NL	1	0	5	0	0	0	0	6.0	5	2	2	4	3.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
22	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1989	CIN	NL	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1990	PIT	NL	5	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	22	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1989	CIN	P	17	0	0	1	0	0
1990	PIT	P	5	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	22

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
1990	CIN	NL	$104,000
1989	CIN	NL	$68,000
Total Career Earnings			$172,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Ball State University	Muncie	IN	1982, 1983, 1984, 1985