Michael Crotta
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2011)
Michael Crotta was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 2011 for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Across 15 career appearances, he went 0-1 with a 9.28 ERA and 7 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
- 6'6" / 235 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2011-04-03
- Last Game
- 2011-05-10
Full name: Michael John Crotta
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9.28 | 3.94 (-135%) | -430.5 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.2 | 20 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 9.28 | — | -430 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PIT | NL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (30 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 6.0 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Away | 7 | 4.2 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 9.64 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-10 | PIT | LAD | — | 0.0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-09 | PIT | LAD | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-03 | PIT | SDP | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-05-01 | PIT | COL | — | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-27 | PIT | SFG | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011-04-24 | PIT | WAS | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-04-21 | PIT | MIA | — | 1.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011-04-19 | PIT | MIA | — | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2011-04-16 | PIT | CIN | — | 0.2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2011-04-13 | PIT | MIL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | PIT | NL | $414,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $414,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida Atlantic University | Boca Raton | FL | 2004, 2005, 2006 |
Michael Crotta: the record in brief
Michael Crotta's major league career runs from a debut on April 3, 2011 to a final game on May 10, 2011. The team column never changes: it is the Pittsburgh Pirates in 2011. Listed as a pitcher, Crotta both batted and threw right-handed. The recorded size is 235 pounds on a 6-foot-6 frame. The birth record reads September 25, 1984, in Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA. On the record, Michael Crotta was born Michael John Crotta.
The pitching table credits Crotta with a 0-1 record and a 9.28 ERA in 15 games. Crotta had 7 strikeouts. The league ERA over Crotta's seasons was 3.94, so the 9.28 figure ran 135.4% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 2011, with 15 games and 7 strikeouts.
The position breakdown shows 15 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, the fielding record shows 0 errors alongside 0 putouts and 1 assists.
The one salary on file is $414,000, for 2011. Before the majors, Crotta played college baseball at Florida Atlantic University (2004, 2005, and 2006). Crotta's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 30 games from Retrosheet.
Frequently Asked Questions about Michael Crotta
- Was Michael Crotta a pitcher?
- Yes. Michael Crotta pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 7 strikeouts.
- What was Michael Crotta's career ERA?
- Michael Crotta finished with a 9.28 career ERA, going 0-1 with 7 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Michael Crotta have?
- Michael Crotta recorded 7 career strikeouts.
- Is Michael Crotta in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Michael Crotta has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Michael Crotta play for?
- Michael Crotta played for the Pittsburgh Pirates.