Mike Cantwell
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1920)
Mike Cantwell was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1920 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 5 seasons. Across 11 career appearances, he went 1-6 with a 4.61 ERA and 14 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
- 6'0" / 160 lb
- Died
- 1/5/1953 in Swannanoa, NC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-09-17
- Last Game
- 1920-05-22
Full name: Michael Joseph Cantwell
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 36 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 5.60 | 3.09 (-81%) | -454.1 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 25 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 3.86 | 3.45 (-12%) | -894.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 1 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 52.2 | 61 | 27 | 26 | 14 | 4.61 | — | -1,349 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .188 | .188 | .188 | .375 | 0 |
Career AVG .188 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.
Career OBP .188 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — 42.0% below league average.
Career SLG .188 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — 45.9% below league average.
Career OPS .375 vs. league average .670 across their career seasons — 44.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 5 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 5 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 11 | 16 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 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 (22 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | .111 |
| Away | 5 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | .286 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 6 | 31.1 | 42 | 21 | 15 | 10 | 6.03 |
| Away | 5 | 20.1 | 19 | 9 | 11 | 4 | 3.98 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-22 | PHI | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-05-14 | PHI | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-05-10 | PHI | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-05-07 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-04-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-26 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-12 | PHI | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-08-29 | PHI | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1919-08-26 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-08-23 | PHI | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-22 | PHI | CHC | — | 0.2 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-05-14 | PHI | CIN | L | 3.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1920-05-10 | PHI | PIT | — | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-05-07 | PHI | BSN | L | 8.0 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1920-04-24 | PHI | BRO | L | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-09-26 | PHI | BRO | L | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-09-12 | PHI | PIT | W | 9.0 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-08-29 | PHI | BSN | L | 9.0 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919-08-26 | PHI | CIN | L | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1919-08-23 | PHI | CIN | — | 5.1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 11 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown University | Washington | DC | 1916 |
| Rock Hill College | Ellicott City | MD | 1911 |
Mike Cantwell: the record in brief
September 17, 1916 and May 22, 1920 bracket Mike Cantwell's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Cantwell played for the New York Yankees (1916) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1919 through 1920). Born on June 15, 1894, in Washington, DC, USA, Cantwell is listed as a pitcher and batted and threw left-handed. Cantwell's listed size is 6-foot-0 and 160 pounds. Cantwell died on January 5, 1953, in Swannanoa, NC, USA. Mike Cantwell was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Joseph.
Cantwell went 1-6 with a 4.61 ERA in 11 games, 4 of them starts. The totals include 14 strikeouts. The league ERA over Cantwell's seasons was 3.11, so the 4.61 figure ran 48.2% worse than average. 1920 was Cantwell's sharpest full season, a 3.86 ERA against the league's 3.45.
The position breakdown shows 11 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 2 putouts and 12 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Cantwell
- What years did Mike Cantwell play?
- Mike Cantwell played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1920.
- Was Mike Cantwell a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Cantwell pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 14 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Cantwell hit?
- Mike Cantwell hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Mike Cantwell play for?
- Mike Cantwell played for 2 teams: the New York Yankees (1916) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1919–1920).
- What were Mike Cantwell's career stats?
- In 11 games, Mike Cantwell went 1-6 with a 4.61 ERA, 14 strikeouts, and 52.2 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike Cantwell play?
- Mike Cantwell played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Cantwell and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Cantwell was listed at 6 feet and 160 pounds.
- What was Mike Cantwell's career ERA?
- Mike Cantwell finished with a 4.61 career ERA, going 1-6 with 14 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Cantwell have?
- Mike Cantwell recorded 14 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Cantwell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Cantwell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.