Mike Strahler

Born: 3/14/1947 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 7/14/2016 in Alamogordo, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-12 | Final Game: 1973-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Michael Wayne Strahler

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Biography

Mike Strahler, born in 1947, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1973. Known for his precise pitching and competitive spirit, Strahler made a mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1970s, a period characterized by a transition in baseball, as teams began to embrace more specialized roles for pitchers. Strahler's career record stood at 6-8, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.57, reflecting his ability to keep runs at bay during his time on the mound. Throughout his career, Strahler accumulated a total of 80 strikeouts and recorded 1 save. His contributions on the field were significant for teams that sought reliable pitching options in a changing game. Although his career was relatively brief, Strahler's performances were indicative of the evolving strategies in baseball during the early 1970s, as teams increasingly valued pitchers who could adapt to a variety of game situations. His legacy remains a testament to the era's emphasis on developing pitching talent within the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
6	8	53	13	2	0	1	158.7	149	63	14	79	80	3.57	0

Career ERA 3.57 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — near 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
1970	LAD	NL	1	1	6	0	0	1	18.7	13	3	10	11	1.45	3.89 (+63%)	-
1971	LAD	NL	0	0	6	0	0	0	12.7	10	4	8	7	2.84	3.47 (+18%)	-
1972	LAD	NL	1	2	19	2	1	0	47.0	42	17	22	25	3.26	3.26 (avg)	-
1973	DET	AL	4	5	22	11	1	0	80.3	84	39	39	37	4.37	3.75 (-17%)	-1071.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	20	3	4	0	0	0	2	0	3	9	0.200	0.304	0.200	0.504	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 20.4% below league average.

Career OBP .304 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — 46.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.504 vs. league average 0.691 across their career seasons — 27.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1970	LAD	NL	6	8	1	2	2	0	3	0.250	—	—	—	—
1971	LAD	NL	6	1	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1972	LAD	NL	19	11	2	2	0	3	6	0.182	—	—	—	—
1973	DET	AL	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—