Mike Blyzka
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953-1954)
Mike Blyzka was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1954 for the St. Louis Browns and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 2 seasons. Across 70 career appearances, he went 3-11 with a 5.58 ERA and 58 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 190 lb
- Died
- 10/13/2004 in Cheyenne, WY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-04-21
- Last Game
- 1954-09-25
Full name: Michael John Blyzka
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | SLA | AL | 2 | 6 | 33 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 94.1 | 110 | 67 | 56 | 23 | 6.39 | 4.14 (-54%) | -1353.6 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 1 | 5 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 86.1 | 83 | 45 | 51 | 35 | 4.69 | 3.90 (-20%) | 520.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 11 | 70 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 180.2 | 193 | 112 | 107 | 58 | 5.58 | — | -833 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .053 | .077 | .053 | .130 | 0 |
Career AVG .053 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — 80.0% below league average.
Career OBP .077 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 77.0% below league average.
Career SLG .053 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 86.6% below league average.
Career OPS .130 vs. league average .728 across their career seasons — 82.2% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | SLA | AL | 33 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1954 | BAL | AL | 37 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 70 | 38 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | .053 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (140 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 24 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .042 |
| Away | 30 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .071 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 40 | 111.0 | 104 | 53 | 59 | 37 | 4.30 |
| Away | 30 | 69.2 | 89 | 59 | 47 | 21 | 7.62 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-09-25 | BAL | CHW | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-09-22 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-20 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-12 | BAL | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-08 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-04 | BAL | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-31 | BAL | PHA | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-29 | BAL | MIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1954-08-25 | BAL | NYY | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-22 | BAL | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954-09-25 | BAL | CHW | — | 3.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954-09-22 | BAL | DET | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954-09-20 | BAL | DET | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1954-09-12 | BAL | PHA | L | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-09-08 | BAL | NYY | — | 2.0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954-09-04 | BAL | DET | L | 3.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1954-08-31 | BAL | PHA | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-29 | BAL | MIN | SV | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1954-08-25 | BAL | NYY | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1954-08-22 | BAL | CLE | — | 4.0 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 70 |
Mike Blyzka: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 21, 1953 and the final game on September 25, 1954, Mike Blyzka built the record summarized on this page. Blyzka played for the St. Louis Browns (1953) and the Baltimore Orioles (1954). At 5-foot-11 and 190 pounds, Blyzka is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Blyzka both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is December 25, 1928, in Hamtramck, MI, USA. The bio records the death on October 13, 2004, in Cheyenne, WY, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael John.
The pitching table credits Blyzka with a 3-11 record and a 5.58 ERA in 70 games. The same table counts 58 strikeouts. Against a 4.02 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.58 mark was 38.9% worse. 1954 was Blyzka's sharpest full season, a 4.69 ERA against the league's 3.90.
Blyzka appears at one position only: pitcher, in 70 games. Fielding on the mound produced 10 putouts and 30 assists against 1 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Blyzka
- What years did Mike Blyzka play?
- Mike Blyzka played in Major League Baseball from 1953 to 1954.
- Was Mike Blyzka a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Blyzka pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 58 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Blyzka hit?
- Mike Blyzka hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What teams did Mike Blyzka play for?
- Mike Blyzka played for one team, the Baltimore Orioles (1953–1954).
- What were Mike Blyzka's career stats?
- In 70 games, Mike Blyzka went 3-11 with a 5.58 ERA, 58 strikeouts, 180.2 innings pitched, and 1 saves.
- What position did Mike Blyzka play?
- Mike Blyzka played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Blyzka and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Blyzka was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 190 pounds.
- What was Mike Blyzka's career ERA?
- Mike Blyzka finished with a 5.58 career ERA, going 3-11 with 58 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Blyzka have?
- Mike Blyzka recorded 58 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Blyzka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Blyzka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.