Mike Bynum
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2002-2004)
Mike Bynum was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004 for the San Diego Padres, a span of 3 seasons. Across 29 career appearances, he went 2-5 with a 7.73 ERA and 52 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2002-08-17
- Last Game
- 2004-10-02
Full name: Michael Alan Bynum
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 5.27 | 4.28 (-23%) | -575.7 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 1 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 44 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 8.75 | 4.40 (-99%) | -2768.6 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 2 | 5 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 78 | 55 | 33 | 52 | 7.73 | — | -3,344 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .167 | .167 | .167 | .333 | 0 |
Career AVG .167 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 36.8% below league average.
Career OBP .167 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.
Career SLG .167 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 60.5% below league average.
Career OPS .333 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 55.9% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | NL | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDN | NL | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SDN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 29 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .167 | — | — | — | — | 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 (58 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
| Away | 13 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 16 | 31.2 | 42 | 25 | 15 | 29 | 7.11 |
| Away | 13 | 32.1 | 36 | 30 | 18 | 23 | 8.35 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-02 | SDP | AZ | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-11 | SDP | COL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-27 | SDP | COL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-22 | SDP | LAD | W | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-17 | SDP | SFG | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003-09-12 | SDP | LAD | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | SDP | SFG | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-06 | SDP | HOU | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-17 | SDP | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-14 | SDP | MIA | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004-10-02 | SDP | AZ | L | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004-09-11 | SDP | COL | — | 0.0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-09-27 | SDP | COL | L | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003-09-22 | SDP | LAD | W | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| 2003-09-17 | SDP | SFG | L | 4.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2003-09-12 | SDP | LAD | — | 2.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2003-09-09 | SDP | SFG | — | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003-09-06 | SDP | HOU | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003-05-17 | SDP | ATL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003-05-14 | SDP | MIA | L | 4.0 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
Salary History
Mike Bynum's recorded salaries total $300,500 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bynum's career ran from 2002 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2004.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $300,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $300,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1997, 1998, 1999 |
Mike Bynum: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Bynum debuted on August 17, 2002 and played a final game on October 2, 2004. The team column never changes: it is the San Diego Padres from 2002 to 2004. Bynum, born on March 20, 1978, in Tampa, FL, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. The bio gives 6 feet, 4 inches and 200 pounds. The given name on file is Michael Alan Bynum.
Bynum pitched in 29 games, starting 8, and finished with a 2-5 record and 7.73 ERA. Also on Bynum's record: 52 strikeouts. The league ERA over Bynum's seasons was 4.38, so the 7.73 figure ran 76.5% worse than average. 2002 was Bynum's sharpest full season, a 5.27 ERA against the league's 4.28.
The position breakdown shows 29 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Bynum with 4 putouts, 8 assists and 1 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Bynum
- What years did Mike Bynum play?
- Mike Bynum played in Major League Baseball from 2002 to 2004.
- Was Mike Bynum a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Bynum pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 52 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Bynum hit?
- Mike Bynum hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Mike Bynum play for?
- Mike Bynum played for one team, the San Diego Padres (2002–2004).
- What were Mike Bynum's career stats?
- In 29 games, Mike Bynum went 2-5 with a 7.73 ERA, 52 strikeouts, and 64.0 innings pitched.
- How much did Mike Bynum earn in his career?
- Mike Bynum's recorded salaries total $300,500 over 1 season, in 2003. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bynum's career ran from 2002 to 2004. No salary is recorded for 2002 and 2004.
- What was Mike Bynum's salary?
- Mike Bynum's recorded salary was $300,500 in 2003.
- What position did Mike Bynum play?
- Mike Bynum played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Bynum and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Bynum was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Mike Bynum's career ERA?
- Mike Bynum finished with a 7.73 career ERA, going 2-5 with 52 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Bynum have?
- Mike Bynum recorded 52 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Bynum in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Bynum has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.