Mike Dyer
Born: 9/8/1966 in Upland, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-06-29 | Final Game: 1996-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Michael Lawrence Dyer
Biography
Mike Dyer, born in 1966, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 1996. Making his Major League debut in the late 1980s, Dyer played during a transitional period in baseball, marked by the rise of offensive power and the evolving strategies of pitching. Throughout his career, he recorded a win-loss record of 14-18 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.6, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest levels of the game.
Dyer was known for his resilience on the mound, accumulating a total of 154 strikeouts and registering 6 saves over his career. His playing style was characterized by a balanced approach, combining both starting and relief roles that allowed him to adapt to the needs of his teams. While Dyer may not have been a standout star, his contributions were significant, providing depth to pitching staffs and illustrating the importance of versatility in a successful baseball career. His journey through Major League Baseball reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players of his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 18 | 155 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 236.7 | 249 | 121 | 19 | 113 | 154 | 4.60 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 4 | 7 | 16 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 71.0 | 74 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 4.82 | -43.9 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 15.3 | 15 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 5.87 | -271.6 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 4 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 74.7 | 81 | 36 | 30 | 53 | 4.34 | -390.0 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 5 | 5 | 70 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 75.7 | 79 | 37 | 34 | 51 | 4.40 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 | 15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.267 | 0.267 | 0.267 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | 55 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.571 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | WSN | NL | 70 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 155 | 13 | 16 | 31 | 0 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | MIN | P | 16 | 12 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1994 | PIT | P | 14 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | PIT | P | 55 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 2 |
| 1996 | MON | P | 70 | 1 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 155 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MON | NL | $175,000 |
| 1995 | PIT | NL | $135,000 |
| 1994 | PIT | NL | $230,000 |
| 1989 | MIN | AL | $68,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $608,000 | ||