Mike Schooler, baseball player, 1988-1993

Mike Schooler

Born: 8/10/1962 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-06-10 | Final Game: 1993-09-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Michael Ralph Schooler

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Biography

Mike Schooler was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1993. Born in 1962, Schooler made his mark during a time when the game was transitioning into a more offensive era, characterized by power-hitting and strategic pitching. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 15-29 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.49, demonstrating his ability to keep runs to a minimum in a league increasingly dominated by hitters. Throughout his tenure, Schooler struck out 248 batters and recorded 98 saves, solidifying his role as a reliable reliever. His contributions were especially vital to the bullpens of the teams he played for, showcasing a strong command of his pitches and a competitive spirit on the mound. While his career was relatively brief, Schooler’s impact resonated with fans and teammates alike, earning him recognition in the annals of baseball history as a dependable arm during a dynamic period in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 29 260 0 0 0 98 291.7 283 113 23 103 248 3.49 0

Career ERA 3.49 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 9.7% 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
1988 SEA AL 5 8 40 0 0 0 15 48.3 45 19 24 54 3.54 3.73 (+5%) 697.5
1989 SEA AL 1 7 67 0 0 0 33 77.0 81 24 19 69 2.81 3.71 (+24%) 3097.2
1990 SEA AL 1 4 49 0 0 0 30 56.0 47 14 16 45 2.25 3.86 (+42%) 833.7
1991 SEA AL 3 3 34 0 0 0 7 34.3 25 14 10 31 3.67 3.91 (+6%) 1063.4
1992 SEA AL 2 7 53 0 0 0 13 51.7 55 27 24 33 4.70 3.75 (-26%) -1270.4
1993 TEX AL 3 0 17 0 0 0 0 24.3 30 15 10 16 5.55 4.19 (-32%) -194.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
260 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .384 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.708 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
1988 SEA AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 SEA AL 67 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 SEA AL 49 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1991 SEA AL 34 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1992 SEA AL 53 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 TEX AL 17 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 260 0 13 42 1 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 SEA P 40 0 2 4 0 0
1989 SEA P 67 0 4 14 0 3
1990 SEA P 49 0 3 9 1 0
1991 SEA P 34 0 2 2 0 0
1992 SEA P 53 0 1 10 0 1
1993 TEX P 17 0 1 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 260

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1992 SEA AL $800,000
1991 SEA AL $490,000
1990 SEA AL $260,000
1989 SEA AL $145,000
Total Career Earnings $1,695,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
California State University Fullerton Fullerton CA 1985

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1988 Rookie of the Year AL 7th 2.0 140 0