Mike Fetters
Born: 12/19/1964 in Van Nuys, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-01 | Final Game: 2004-09-16
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 200 lbs
Full name: Michael Lee Fetters
Biography
Mike Fetters, born in 1964, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 to 2004. Known for his durability and effectiveness out of the bullpen, Fetters made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Over his 16-year career, he compiled a record of 31-41 with a solid earned run average (ERA) of 3.86, demonstrating his ability to compete consistently at a high level. Fetters was particularly noted for his strikeout capability, amassing 518 strikeouts while also contributing as a reliable closer, notching 100 saves throughout his time in the league.
Fetters played during an era marked by offensive explosion and a transition in pitching styles, and his versatility as both a reliever and occasional starter made him a valuable asset to several teams. His career began in the midst of the game's evolution, where the role of the closer became increasingly crucial, and he embraced this challenge effectively. Fetters left a lasting legacy as a steadfast presence in the bullpen, and his contributions to the teams he played for are remembered fondly by fans and teammates alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 | 41 | 620 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 100 | 716.7 | 699 | 307 | 62 | 351 | 518 | 3.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 8.10 | - |
| 1990 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 67.7 | 77 | 31 | 20 | 35 | 4.12 | - |
| 1991 | LAA | AL | 2 | 5 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 53 | 24 | 28 | 24 | 4.84 | - |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 5 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 62.7 | 38 | 13 | 24 | 43 | 1.87 | - |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 3 | 3 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 59.3 | 59 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 3.34 | - |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 1 | 4 | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 46.0 | 41 | 13 | 27 | 31 | 2.54 | - |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 0 | 3 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 34.7 | 40 | 13 | 20 | 33 | 3.38 | - |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 3 | 3 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32 | 61.3 | 65 | 23 | 26 | 53 | 3.38 | - |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 1 | 5 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 70.3 | 62 | 27 | 33 | 62 | 3.45 | - |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 1 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.3 | 14 | 7 | 4 | 9 | 5.56 | - |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 1 | 6 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 47.3 | 48 | 21 | 21 | 34 | 3.99 | 610.3 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.0 | 35 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 5.81 | -1111.8 |
| 2000 | LAD | NL | 6 | 2 | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 50.0 | 35 | 18 | 25 | 40 | 3.24 | - |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 2 | 1 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 29.7 | 33 | 20 | 13 | 26 | 6.07 | - |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17.7 | 16 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 4.58 | -372.0 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 2 | 3 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24.7 | 28 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 5.11 | - |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.3 | 25 | 11 | 18 | 29 | 3.26 | 48.3 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 0 | 1 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 18.7 | 23 | 18 | 14 | 14 | 8.68 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 620 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAA | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | LAA | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | ATL | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | ATL | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | ATL | AL | 42 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | ATL | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | ATL | AL | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | ATL | AL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | LAA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | LAD | NL | 51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAD | NL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | AZ | NL | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | AZ | NL | 23 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | NLDS2 | ARI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 620 | 6 | 51 | 101 | 15 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | CAL | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | CAL | P | 26 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1991 | CAL | P | 19 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992 | ML4 | P | 50 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | ML4 | P | 45 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | ML4 | P | 42 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | ML4 | P | 40 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | ML4 | P | 61 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | ML4 | P | 51 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | ANA | P | 12 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | OAK | P | 48 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 | BAL | P | 27 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| 2000 | LAN | P | 51 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | LAN | P | 34 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | P | 20 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | ARI | P | 33 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 32 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 2003 | MIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | ARI | P | 23 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 620 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | MIN | AL | $500,000 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $2,275,000 |
| 2001 | LAN | NL | $1,725,000 |
| 2000 | LAN | NL | $550,000 |
| 1999 | BAL | AL | $750,000 |
| 1998 | OAK | AL | $2,475,000 |
| 1997 | ML4 | AL | $1,725,000 |
| 1996 | ML4 | AL | $1,700,000 |
| 1995 | ML4 | AL | $900,000 |
| 1994 | ML4 | AL | $400,000 |
| 1993 | ML4 | AL | $240,000 |
| 1992 | ML4 | AL | $140,000 |
| 1991 | CAL | AL | $120,000 |
| 1990 | CAL | AL | $100,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $13,600,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University | Malibu | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986 |