Mike Cvengros
Born: 12/1/1900 in Pana, IL, USA
Died: 8/2/1970 in Hot Springs, AR, USA
MLB Debut: 1922-09-30 | Final Game: 1929-10-05
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 159 lbs
Full name: Michael John Cvengros
Biography
Mike Cvengros was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1922 to 1929. Born in 1900, he made his debut during an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-focused style of play. Over his career, Cvengros compiled a win-loss record of 25-40, showcasing his resilience on the mound despite the challenges of competing at the highest level.
Throughout his time in the league, Cvengros recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 4.59 and struck out 201 batters, demonstrating his ability to miss bats and contribute to his team's pitching efforts. Additionally, he secured 6 saves during his career, reflecting his capacity to close out games when needed. Although his overall record may not have placed him among the all-time greats, Cvengros represented a pivotal part of the teams he played for, embodying the determination and work ethic of pitchers in the late 1920s. His contributions to the game remain a testament to the grit and perseverance characteristic of players from that era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 40 | 144 | 61 | 21 | 0 | 6 | 551.3 | 587 | 281 | 24 | 285 | 201 | 4.59 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4.00 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 12 | 13 | 40 | 26 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 214.3 | 216 | 105 | 107 | 86 | 4.41 | - |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 3 | 12 | 26 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 105.7 | 119 | 69 | 67 | 36 | 5.88 | - |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 3 | 9 | 22 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 104.7 | 109 | 50 | 55 | 32 | 4.30 | - |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 23 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 53.7 | 55 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 3.35 | -542.2 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 5 | 4 | 32 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 64.0 | 82 | 33 | 29 | 23 | 4.64 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 174 | 19 | 35 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 22 | 0.201 | 0.265 | 0.253 | 0.517 | -505.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1923 | CHW | AL | 41 | 74 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0.203 | -505.9 |
| 1924 | CHW | AL | 26 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1925 | CHW | AL | 22 | 33 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1927 | PIT | NL | 23 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.158 | 0.0 |
| 1929 | CHC | NL | 33 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 2 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | WS | PIT | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3.86 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 144 | 0 | 19 | 138 | 6 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922 | NY1 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923 | CHA | P | 40 | 0 | 9 | 53 | 2 | 4 |
| 1924 | CHA | P | 26 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | CHA | P | 22 | 0 | 2 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 1927 | PIT | P | 23 | 0 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| 1929 | CHN | P | 32 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 145 |