Mike Sirotka

Born: 5/13/1971 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1995-07-19 | Final Game: 2000-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Robert Sirotka

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Biography

Mike Sirotka, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1995 to 2000. Known for his competitive spirit and solid pitching mechanics, Sirotka made a name for himself during a time when the game was increasingly dominated by power hitters. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 45-42 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.31. Sirotka recorded a total of 435 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to challenge hitters and keep them off balance. Sirotka's career unfolded during the late 1990s, a period marked by offensive explosions and the burgeoning use of performance-enhancing drugs. Despite these challenges, he carved out a respected role as a reliable starter, contributing to his teams with a consistent presence on the mound. Though he did not register any saves during his career, his versatility and durability were key attributes that allowed him to adapt and succeed in various pitching roles. Sirotka's contributions to the teams he played for reflect a dedication to the craft of pitching and an understanding of the game that resonated well with fans and teammates alike.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
45	42	125	111	9	1	0	710.3	803	340	86	207	435	4.31	0

Career ERA 4.31 vs. league average 4.56 across their career seasons — 5.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1995	CHW	AL	1	2	6	6	0	0	34.3	39	16	17	19	4.19	4.45 (+6%)	-
1996	CHW	AL	1	2	15	4	0	0	26.3	34	21	12	11	7.18	4.61 (-56%)	-
1997	CHW	AL	3	0	7	4	0	0	32.0	36	8	5	24	2.25	4.39 (+49%)	-
1998	CHW	AL	14	15	33	33	5	0	211.7	255	119	47	128	5.06	4.43 (-14%)	-
1999	CHW	AL	11	13	32	32	3	1	209.0	236	93	57	125	4.00	4.71 (+15%)	-
2000	CHW	AL	15	10	32	32	1	0	197.0	203	83	69	128	3.79	4.77 (+21%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
125	17	1	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.118	0.211	0.118	0.328	0.0

Career AVG .118 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OBP .211 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 38.1% below league average.

Career SLG .118 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 72.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.328 vs. league average 0.766 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1995	CHW	AL	6	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1996	CHW	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1997	CHW	AL	7	1	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1998	CHW	AL	33	4	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1999	CHW	AL	32	8	1	2	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—
2000	CHW	AL	32	4	0	0	1	2	0.000	—	—	—	—

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2000	ALDS2	CHA	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000

Playoff Career Pitching

W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
0	1	1	1	0	5.7	7	3	2	0	4.76

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year	Round	Team	W	L	G	GS	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA
2000	ALDS2	CHA	0	1	1	1	0	5.7	7	3	2	0	4.76

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	125	111	21	87	8	3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1995	CHA	P	6	6	1	5	0	0
1996	CHA	P	15	4	0	3	1	0
1997	CHA	P	7	4	1	3	1	0
1998	CHA	P	33	33	9	34	1	1
1999	CHA	P	32	32	5	24	4	0
2000	CHA	P	32	32	5	18	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	125

Salary History

Year	Team	League	Salary
2002	TOR	AL	$3,800,000
2001	TOR	AL	$3,000,000
2000	CHA	AL	$1,400,000
1999	CHA	AL	$500,000
1998	CHA	AL	$195,000
1997	CHA	AL	$165,000
Total Career Earnings			$9,060,000

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Louisiana State University	Baton Rouge	LA	1990, 1991, 1992, 1993