Mike Campbell
Born: 2/17/1964 in Seattle, WA, USA
MLB Debut: 1987-07-04 | Final Game: 1996-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Michael Thomas Campbell
Biography
Mike Campbell, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1987 to July 4, 1996. Known for his versatility on the mound, Campbell played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by a shift towards more offensively potent lineups and the growing emphasis on strikeouts as a key metric of pitching success. Over his career, he compiled a record of 12 wins and 19 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.86. His tenure in Major League Baseball saw him accumulate a total of 135 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite facing fierce competition.
Throughout his time in the league, Campbell was recognized for his determination and competitive spirit. Although he did not achieve the level of accolades that some of his contemporaries did, he contributed to his teams in various capacities, consistently showcasing his skills on the mound. His career, which concluded in 1996, reflected the challenges faced by many pitchers of the era, balancing the demands of a rapidly evolving game with personal performance expectations.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 19 | 51 | 41 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 233.3 | 242 | 152 | 44 | 95 | 135 | 5.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 41 | 26 | 25 | 35 | 4.74 | -1460.3 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 6 | 10 | 20 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 114.7 | 128 | 75 | 43 | 63 | 5.89 | -3234.2 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.0 | 28 | 17 | 10 | 6 | 7.29 | -1258.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 9.82 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 13 | 12 | 5 | 10 | 12.96 | - |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 3 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36.3 | 29 | 18 | 10 | 19 | 4.46 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51 | 14 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.357 | 0.357 | 0.500 | 0.857 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | SEA | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | SDP | NL | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | CHC | NL | 13 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.364 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 51 | 41 | 17 | 20 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | SEA | P | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | SEA | P | 20 | 20 | 7 | 13 | 3 | 1 |
| 1989 | SEA | P | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | TEX | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | SDN | P | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | CHN | P | 13 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 51 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | CHN | NL | $125,000 |
| 1994 | SDN | NL | $109,000 |
| 1988 | SEA | AL | $62,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $296,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Hawaii at Manoa | Honolulu | HI | 1983, 1984, 1985 |