Mike Thompson, baseball player, 1971-1975

Mike Thompson

Born: 9/6/1949 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 10/9/2022 in Denver, CO, USA

MLB Debut: 1971-05-19 | Final Game: 1975-09-05

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Wayne Thompson

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Biography

Mike Thompson, born in 1949, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1971 until 1975. Known for his determination and resilience on the mound, Thompson's career spanned a challenging era for pitchers, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a time when offensive output began to rise. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 1-15 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86, showcasing his tenacity despite facing tough competition. Thompson struck out 113 batters throughout his time in the majors, demonstrating his ability to overpower hitters at times. Although he did not record any saves, his contributions came during a period when the role of a relief pitcher was evolving, and many teams relied heavily on starters. Thompson's journey through the league reflected the trials of many pitchers of his time, navigating the complexities of performance and opportunity in the game. He retired from professional baseball on September 5, 1975, leaving behind a legacy that highlighted the struggles and perseverance inherent in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 15 54 29 0 0 0 164.7 158 89 6 128 113 4.86 0

Career ERA 4.86 vs. league average 3.64 across their career seasons — 33.7% 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
1971 WS2 AL 1 6 16 12 0 0 0 66.7 53 36 54 41 4.86 3.47 (-40%) -1524.7
1973 STL NL 0 0 2 2 0 0 0 4.0 1 0 5 3 0.00 — -
1974 STL NL 0 3 19 4 0 0 0 38.3 37 24 35 25 5.63 3.63 (-55%) -
1974 ATL NL 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 4.0 7 2 2 2 4.50 — 0.0
1975 ATL NL 0 6 16 10 0 0 0 51.7 60 27 32 42 4.70 3.71 (-27%) 506.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
54 41 1 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 28 0.098 0.159 0.098 0.257 0.0

Career AVG .098 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 61.8% below league average.

Career OBP .159 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 50.8% below league average.

Career SLG .098 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 73.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.257 vs. league average 0.695 across their career seasons — 63.1% 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
1971 WS2 AL 16 17 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 13 0.118 — — — — 0.0
1973 STL NL 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 STL NL 19 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1974 ATL NL 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1975 ATL NL 16 14 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 0.071 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 54 29 13 27 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1971 WS2 P 16 12 6 12 1 0
1973 SLN P 2 2 0 0 0 0
1974 SLN P 19 4 4 5 0 1
1974 ATL P 1 1 0 1 0 0
1975 ATL P 16 10 3 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 54