Mike Trombley, baseball player, 1992-2002

Mike Trombley

Born: 4/14/1967 in Springfield, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1992-08-19 | Final Game: 2002-05-27

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Michael Scott Trombley

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Biography

Mike Trombley, born in 1967, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2002. Known for his versatility on the mound, Trombley played a significant role during a transitional era in baseball, which was characterized by the emergence of power hitters and the evolving strategies of pitching. Over the course of his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 37-47 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he accumulated 672 strikeouts, complemented by his effectiveness in closing games, which earned him a total of 44 saves. Trombley's playing style was characterized by his competitiveness and ability to handle high-pressure situations, making him a valuable asset in the bullpen. His contributions were felt across several teams, as he adapted to various roles throughout his career. Although his time in the limelight was shorter than some of his contemporaries, Trombley's impact on his teams and his resilience on the mound left a lasting impression within the baseball community. After his retirement, he remained a part of the sport’s rich history, remembered for his contributions during an exciting era in the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
37 47 509 36 0 0 44 795.7 800 396 114 319 672 4.48 0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 4.41 across their career seasons — near 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
1992 MIN AL 3 2 10 7 0 0 0 46.3 43 17 17 38 3.30 3.75 (+12%) 40.1
1993 MIN AL 6 6 44 10 0 0 2 114.3 131 62 41 85 4.88 4.19 (-16%) -500.0
1994 MIN AL 2 0 24 0 0 0 0 48.3 56 34 18 32 6.33 4.51 (-40%) -1572.2
1995 MIN AL 4 8 20 18 0 0 0 97.7 107 61 42 68 5.62 4.45 (-26%) -2585.0
1996 MIN AL 5 1 43 0 0 0 6 68.7 61 23 25 57 3.01 4.61 (+35%) 2455.1
1997 MIN AL 2 3 67 0 0 0 1 82.3 77 40 31 74 4.37 4.39 (avg) 1612.0
1998 MIN AL 6 5 77 1 0 0 1 96.7 90 39 41 89 3.63 4.43 (+18%) -1097.9
1999 MIN AL 2 8 75 0 0 0 24 87.3 93 42 28 82 4.33 4.71 (+8%) 420.1
2000 BAL AL 4 5 75 0 0 0 4 72.0 67 33 38 72 4.12 4.77 (+14%) -1503.3
2001 BAL AL 3 4 50 0 0 0 6 54.7 38 21 27 45 3.46 4.42 (+22%) 652.4
2001 LAD NL 0 4 19 0 0 0 0 23.3 27 17 10 27 6.56 4.42 (-48%) -
2002 MIN AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 4.0 10 7 1 3 15.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
509 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.755 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
1992 MIN AL 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1993 MIN AL 44 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1994 MIN AL 24 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 MIN AL 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1996 MIN AL 43 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1997 MIN AL 67 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1998 MIN AL 77 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1999 MIN AL 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2000 BAL AL 75 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
2001 BAL AL 50 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2001 LAD NL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
2002 MIN AL 5 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 509 36 54 85 2 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1992 MIN P 10 7 1 6 0 0
1993 MIN P 44 10 6 19 0 2
1994 MIN P 24 0 5 3 1 0
1995 MIN P 20 18 9 10 1 2
1996 MIN P 43 0 6 6 0 0
1997 MIN P 67 0 6 6 0 2
1998 MIN P 77 1 4 9 0 0
1999 MIN P 75 0 8 9 0 0
2000 BAL P 75 0 3 11 0 1
2001 BAL P 50 0 6 5 0 0
2001 LAN P 19 0 0 1 0 0
2002 MIN P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 509

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2001 BAL AL $2,333,333
2000 BAL AL $2,250,000
1999 MIN AL $1,500,000
1998 MIN AL $425,000
1997 MIN AL $375,000
1996 MIN AL $162,500
1995 MIN AL $140,000
1994 MIN AL $175,000
1993 MIN AL $124,000
Total Career Earnings $7,484,833

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Duke University Durham NC 1987, 1988, 1989