Mike Bynum
Born: 3/20/1978 in Tampa, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-08-17 | Final Game: 2004-10-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Michael Alan Bynum
Biography
Mike Bynum, born in 1978, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2002 to 2004. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a period characterized by high offensive production and the increasing prominence of specialized relief pitching. Bynum played a total of 31 games, achieving a career record of 2-5 with an earned run average (ERA) of 7.73. Over his time in the league, he recorded 52 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite the challenges he faced on the mound.
Bynum's tenure in the majors was relatively brief, yet he contributed to the teams he played for during the early 2000s, a time when pitching was often overshadowed by powerful hitting and home runs. With no saves to his name, Bynum primarily served as a starter and reliever, navigating the competitive landscape of a league filled with emerging talent. His journey through baseball reflected the trials many pitchers faced during an era of evolving pitching strategies and offensive dominance, marking him as a unique figure in the annals of the game.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 29 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 64.0 | 78 | 55 | 17 | 33 | 52 | 7.73 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 1 | 0 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.3 | 33 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 5.27 | - |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 1 | 4 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.0 | 44 | 35 | 15 | 35 | 8.75 | - |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 54.00 | - |
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 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDP | NL | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | SDP | NL | 13 | 10 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.300 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | SDP | NL | 2 | 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 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SDN | P | 14 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | SDN | P | 13 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | SDN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 29 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | SDN | NL | $300,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $300,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1997, 1998, 1999 |