Mike Capel
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1988-1991)
Mike Capel was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991 for the Chicago Cubs, the Milwaukee Brewers, and the Houston Astros, a span of 4 seasons. Across 49 career appearances, he went 3-4 with a 4.62 ERA and 43 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 175 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1988-05-07
- Last Game
- 1991-08-14
Full name: Michael Lee Capel
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | NL | 2 | 1 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 29.1 | 34 | 16 | 13 | 19 | 4.91 | 3.73 (-31%) | -1167.6 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 135.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 1 | 3 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 32.2 | 33 | 11 | 15 | 23 | 3.03 | 3.91 (+23%) | -88.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 3 | 4 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 62.1 | 73 | 32 | 29 | 43 | 4.62 | — | -1,256 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .383 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .705 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | NL | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1990 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | HOU | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 49 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (98 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 20 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 29 | 33.1 | 50 | 25 | 17 | 28 | 6.75 |
| Away | 20 | 29.0 | 23 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 2.17 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-14 | HOU | SDP | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-08-12 | HOU | SDP | L | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-08-09 | HOU | ATL | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-08-07 | HOU | SDP | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991-07-31 | HOU | STL | — | 0.2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-26 | HOU | PIT | — | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-07-22 | HOU | STL | — | 2.0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1991-07-20 | HOU | CHC | — | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-17 | HOU | PIT | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-15 | HOU | PIT | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
Salary History
Mike Capel's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Capel's career ran from 1988 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | CHN | NL | $62,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $62,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas at Austin | Austin | TX | 1982, 1983 |
Mike Capel: the record in brief
Between the debut on May 7, 1988 and the final game on August 14, 1991, Mike Capel built the record summarized on this page. Capel played for the Chicago Cubs (1988), the Milwaukee Brewers (1990), and the Houston Astros (1991). Listed as a pitcher, Capel both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds. The birth record reads October 13, 1961, in Marshall, TX, USA. Mike Capel was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Lee.
Capel's career pitching line is 3 wins, 4 losses and a 4.62 ERA over 49 appearances. The totals include 43 strikeouts. The league ERA over Capel's seasons was 3.84, so the 4.62 figure ran 20.5% worse than average. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 3.03 in 1991, when the league's was 3.91.
Every defensive appearance on record for Capel, 49 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 1 errors alongside 7 putouts and 7 assists.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Capel
- What years did Mike Capel play?
- Mike Capel played in Major League Baseball from 1988 to 1991.
- Was Mike Capel a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Capel pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 43 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Capel hit?
- Mike Capel hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Mike Capel play for?
- Mike Capel played for 3 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1988), the Milwaukee Brewers (1990), and the Houston Astros (1991).
- What were Mike Capel's career stats?
- In 49 games, Mike Capel went 3-4 with a 4.62 ERA, 43 strikeouts, 62.1 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- How much did Mike Capel earn in his career?
- Mike Capel's recorded salaries total $62,500 over 1 season, in 1988. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Capel's career ran from 1988 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1990 and 1991.
- What was Mike Capel's salary?
- Mike Capel's recorded salary was $62,500 in 1988.
- What position did Mike Capel play?
- Mike Capel played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Capel and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Capel was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 175 pounds.
- What was Mike Capel's career ERA?
- Mike Capel finished with a 4.62 career ERA, going 3-4 with 43 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Capel have?
- Mike Capel recorded 43 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Capel in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Capel has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.