Mike Bolsinger
Born: 1/29/1988 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 2014-04-14 | Final Game: 2017-08-04
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 215 lbs
Full name: Michael Peter Bolsinger
Biography
Mike Bolsinger was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2014 to 2017. Born in 1988, Bolsinger made his debut with the Arizona Diamondbacks on April 14, 2014. Over the course of his career, he showcased his talents with a competitive spirit and determination, contributing to the teams he played for, which included the Diamondbacks, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Toronto Blue Jays. His playing style was characterized by a solid mix of pitches, which allowed him to accumulate a total of 210 strikeouts and achieve an earned run average (ERA) of 4.92.
Throughout his career, Bolsinger compiled a win-loss record of 8-19, reflecting the challenges he faced on the mound during a period when pitching depth was highly sought after in a rapidly evolving game. Though he did not record any saves, his role as a starter and reliever provided valuable innings for his teams. The mid-2010s era in Major League Baseball was marked by significant changes, including increasing emphasis on analytics and specialized pitching roles, which made Bolsinger's contributions notable as he navigated this transitional landscape in professional baseball. He retired from the game on August 4, 2017, leaving behind a legacy as a determined competitor in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 19 | 48 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 230.7 | 251 | 126 | 34 | 98 | 210 | 4.92 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 1 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 66 | 32 | 17 | 48 | 5.50 | - |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 6 | 6 | 21 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.3 | 104 | 44 | 45 | 98 | 3.62 | - |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 1 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 33 | 21 | 9 | 25 | 6.83 | - |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 0 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 48 | 29 | 27 | 39 | 6.31 | -2001.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 48 | 66 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 0.045 | 0.045 | 0.061 | 0.106 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | AZ | NL | 10 | 19 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.105 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | LAD | NL | 21 | 38 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 0.026 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | LAD | NL | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | TOR | AL | 11 | 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 | 48 | 41 | 14 | 23 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | ARI | P | 10 | 9 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | LAN | P | 21 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 | LAN | P | 6 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | TOR | P | 11 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 48 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | LAN | NL | $515,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $515,000 | ||