Mike Cather
Born: 12/17/1970 in San Diego, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1997-07-13 | Final Game: 1999-04-12
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Michael Peter Cather
Biography
Mike Cather, born in 1970, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1997 to 1999. He played in Major League Baseball primarily for the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers. Cather was known for his solid pitching style and ability to effectively manage games, finishing his career with a record of 5-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.42. Over the course of his short but impactful career, he recorded 62 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to retire batters through effective pitching strategies.
Cather's tenure in the majors occurred during a transformative period in baseball history, characterized by a surge in offensive production and the emergence of powerful hitters. Despite the challenges posed by this high-scoring era, Cather maintained competitive performance on the mound, indicating his adaptability and skill. Though he did not achieve any saves during his time in the league, his contributions as a reliable reliever and spot starter left a lasting impression on the teams he represented. After his retirement, Cather's legacy continued to be remembered by fans and analysts alike, as he exemplified the hard work and determination found in the world of professional baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 6 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 81.7 | 67 | 31 | 10 | 32 | 62 | 3.42 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 2 | 4 | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.7 | 23 | 10 | 19 | 29 | 2.39 | 761.4 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 2 | 2 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 41.3 | 39 | 18 | 12 | 33 | 3.92 | -342.3 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10.12 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ATL | NL | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | ATL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLDS2 | ATL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 |
| 1997 | NLCS | ATL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | NLCS | ATL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.00 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | ATL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 75 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | ATL | P | 35 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | ATL | P | 36 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | ATL | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 75 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | ATL | NL | $225,000 |
| 1998 | ATL | NL | $182,500 |
| 1997 | ATL | NL | $150,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $557,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Berkeley | Berkeley | CA | 1991, 1992, 1993 |