Mike Walker, baseball player, 1988-1996

Mike Walker

Born: 10/4/1966 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1988-09-09 | Final Game: 1996-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Charles Walker

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Biography

Mike Walker, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1988 until his retirement in 1996. He made his Major League debut on September 9, 1988, and played until July 11, 1996. Throughout his time in the league, Walker showcased his abilities on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 3-11 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.09. He struck out 76 batters and recorded 2 saves, demonstrating moments of effectiveness despite the challenges he faced during his playing years. Walker’s career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, marked by significant changes in player conditioning, strategy, and hitting approaches. While he did not achieve the level of stardom that some of his contemporaries enjoyed, Walker contributed to the teams he played for with his pitching skills and competitive spirit. His journey through the league is a testament to the dedication required to navigate the ups and downs of a professional baseball career, highlighting the perseverance of athletes striving to leave their mark in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 11 88 12 0 0 2 161.0 181 91 18 95 76 5.09 0

Career ERA 5.09 vs. league average 4.12 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1988 CLE AL 0 1 3 1 0 0 0 8.7 8 7 10 7 7.27 — 0.0
1990 CLE AL 2 6 18 11 0 0 0 75.7 82 41 42 34 4.88 3.86 (-26%) -1887.0
1991 CLE AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 4.3 6 1 2 2 2.08 — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 1 3 42 0 0 0 1 44.7 45 16 24 20 3.22 4.45 (+28%) -
1996 DET AL 0 0 20 0 0 0 1 27.7 40 26 17 13 8.46 4.61 (-83%) -2971.3

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
88 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .399 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.728 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
1988 CLE AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1990 CLE AL 18 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1991 CLE AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1995 CHC NL 42 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1996 DET AL 20 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 88 11 11 21 1 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1988 CLE P 3 1 0 3 0 0
1990 CLE P 18 10 4 9 0 1
1991 CLE P 5 0 1 1 0 0
1995 CHN P 42 0 4 7 1 0
1996 DET P 20 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 88

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1995 CHN NL $125,000
1990 CLE AL $100,000
Total Career Earnings $225,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Seminole Community College Sanford FL 1985, 1986