Mike Thurman, baseball player, 1997-2002

Mike Thurman

Born: 7/22/1973 in Corvallis, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1997-09-02 | Final Game: 2002-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Richard Thurman

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Biography

Mike Thurman was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1997 to 2002. Born in 1973, Thurman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period characterized by the rise of power hitting and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his career, he showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 26-36 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.05. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he amassed a total of 296 strikeouts, demonstrating his capacity for power pitching despite facing challenges in run support and consistency. Thurman's playing style was marked by a mix of determination and resilience, traits that served him well during his time in the league. Although he did not record any saves, his role as a starter allowed him to contribute significantly to his teams, bringing a competitive spirit to the game. Despite the ups and downs of his career, Thurman's contributions to baseball during the late 1990s and early 2000s remain a testament to his dedication to the sport. After retiring in September 2002, he left behind a legacy that reflects the challenges and triumphs of a pitcher navigating the complexities of the game during an era of dramatic change.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
26 36 105 87 0 0 0 493.7 537 277 59 190 296 5.05 0

Career ERA 5.05 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons — 12.2% 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
1997 WSN NL 1 0 5 2 0 0 0 11.7 8 7 4 8 5.40 4.39 (-23%) -
1998 WSN NL 4 5 14 13 0 0 0 67.0 60 35 26 32 4.70 4.43 (-6%) -
1999 WSN NL 7 11 29 27 0 0 0 146.7 140 66 52 85 4.05 4.71 (+14%) -
2000 WSN NL 4 9 17 17 0 0 0 88.3 112 63 46 52 6.42 4.77 (-35%) -
2001 WSN NL 9 11 28 26 0 0 0 147.0 172 87 50 96 5.33 4.42 (-21%) -
2002 NYY AL 1 0 12 2 0 0 0 33.0 45 19 12 23 5.18 4.28 (-21%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
105 131 6 4 0 0 0 0 0 7 93 0.031 0.086 0.031 0.117 0.0

Career AVG .031 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 88.5% below league average.

Career OBP .086 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 74.4% below league average.

Career SLG .031 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons — 92.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.117 vs. league average 0.763 across their career seasons — 84.7% 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
1997 WSN NL 5 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1998 WSN NL 14 23 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 17 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1999 WSN NL 29 40 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 31 0.025 — — — — 0.0
2000 WSN NL 17 24 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 17 0.042 — — — — 0.0
2001 WSN NL 28 42 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 2 27 0.024 — — — — 0.0
2002 NYY AL 12 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 105 87 23 61 5 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1997 MON P 5 2 0 4 0 0
1998 MON P 14 13 1 12 0 0
1999 MON P 29 27 9 12 1 0
2000 MON P 17 17 0 12 3 0
2001 MON P 28 26 10 18 1 1
2002 NYA P 12 2 3 3 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 105

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 MON NL $300,000
2000 MON NL $267,500
1999 MON NL $212,500
1998 MON NL $170,500
Total Career Earnings $950,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Oregon State University Corvallis OR 1992, 1993, 1994