Mike Wallace

Born: 2/3/1951 in Gastonia, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1973-06-27 | Final Game: 1977-05-01

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Michael Sherman Wallace

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Biography

Mike Wallace, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement on May 1, 1977. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, showcasing a solid performance on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Wallace struck out 105 batters and recorded 3 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles and player dynamics. Wallace's playing career unfolded in a time when the game was evolving, with shifts towards more specialized pitching roles and increased emphasis on strikeouts. His effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever demonstrated his versatility and adaptability on the field. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Wallace's contributions during his tenure left a lasting impact, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the future of pitching strategies in the league.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
11	3	117	4	1	0	3	181.7	188	79	9	107	105	3.91	0

Career ERA 3.91 vs. league average 3.72 across their career seasons — 5.1% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1973	PHI	NL	1	1	20	3	1	1	33.3	38	14	15	20	3.78	3.75 (-1%)	537.3
1974	PHI	NL	1	0	8	0	0	0	8.3	12	5	2	1	5.40	—	0.0
1974	NYY	AL	6	0	23	1	0	0	52.3	42	14	35	34	2.41	3.63 (+34%)	-
1975	NYY	AL	0	0	3	0	0	0	4.3	11	7	1	2	14.54	—	-
1975	STL	NL	0	0	9	0	0	0	8.7	9	2	5	6	2.08	—	-
1976	STL	NL	3	2	49	0	0	2	66.3	66	30	39	40	4.07	3.51 (-16%)	-
1977	TEX	AL	0	0	5	0	0	0	8.3	10	7	10	2	7.56	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
117	7	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.143	0.250	0.143	0.393	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 44.7% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 23.1% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 62.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.393 vs. league average 0.703 across their career seasons — 44.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1973	PHI	NL	20	4	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—
1974	PHI	NL	8	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	NYY	AL	23	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	NYY	AL	3	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	STL	NL	9	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	STL	NL	49	3	1	1	0	1	0.333	—	—	—	—
1977	TEX	AL	5	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—