Mike Cather, baseball player, 1997-1999

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

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

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

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