Mitch Talbot, baseball player, 2008-2011

Mitch Talbot

Born: 10/17/1983 in Cedar City, UT, USA

MLB Debut: 2008-09-15 | Final Game: 2011-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Mitchell R. Talbot

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Biography

Mitch Talbot, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2008 to 2011. Known for his versatility on the mound, Talbot made a notable impact during his tenure with the Tampa Bay Rays and the Cleveland Indians. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.3. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 129 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Talbot's playing style was characterized by his solid pitching mechanics and a competitive spirit, which allowed him to navigate through some challenging outings. Though he did not register any saves, his contributions to his teams were significant, particularly during a period when the game was evolving with an increasing focus on pitcher specialization. As a player who emerged in the late 2000s, Talbot's career coincided with the burgeoning emphasis on analytics in baseball, making his performance a point of interest for those studying the game's changing dynamics. After his last appearance in September 2011, Talbot retired from professional baseball, leaving behind a legacy marked by determination and resilience on the mound.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 19 43 41 1 0 0 232.7 275 137 26 108 129 5.30 0

Career ERA 5.30 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 28.8% worse 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
2008 TBR AL 0 0 3 1 0 0 0 9.7 16 12 11 5 11.17 4.32 (-158%) -
2010 CLE AL 10 13 28 28 1 0 0 159.3 169 78 69 88 4.41 4.08 (-8%) -1666.6
2011 CLE AL 2 6 12 12 0 0 0 63.7 90 47 28 36 6.64 3.94 (-69%) -2345.7

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
43 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .406 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.732 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
2008 TBR AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2010 CLE AL 28 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2011 CLE AL 12 2 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 43 41 17 27 1 5

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
2008 TBA P 3 1 1 1 0 1
2010 CLE P 28 28 11 19 1 4
2011 CLE P 12 12 5 7 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 43

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2011 CLE AL $431,700
2010 CLE AL $400,700
Total Career Earnings $832,400