Mike Rowland

Born: 1/31/1953 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-07-25 | Final Game: 1981-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs

Full name: Michael Evan Rowland

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Biography

Mike Rowland, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 25, 1980, to October 3, 1981. Rowland played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the game was evolving with a focus on offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Despite a brief career, he made an impact as a reliable arm on the mound. Rowland finished his career with a record of 1-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.74, showcasing his ability to limit runs and maintain composure under pressure. He recorded 16 strikeouts throughout his tenure, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not register any saves. Rowland's contributions to his teams during this era reflected the changing dynamics of pitching, emphasizing control and strategy over sheer power. His legacy, though not extensively documented, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1980s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	28	1	0	0	0	42.7	33	13	3	14	16	2.74	0

Career ERA 2.74 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 26.7% 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
1980	SFG	NL	1	1	19	0	0	0	0	27.0	20	7	8	8	2.33	3.84 (+39%)	-
1981	SFG	NL	0	1	9	1	0	0	0	15.7	13	6	6	8	3.45	3.58 (+4%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.000	1.000	1.000	2.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +283.0% above league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — +208.8% above league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .380 across their career seasons — +163.0% above league average.

Career OPS 2.000 vs. league average 0.704 across their career seasons — +184.1% above 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
1980	SFG	NL	19	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	SFG	NL	9	1	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	1	2	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1980	SFN	P	19	0	1	4	0	0
1981	SFN	P	9	1	1	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Millikin University	Decatur	IL	1972, 1973, 1974, 1975