Michael Fulmer
Born: 3/15/1993 in Oklahoma City, OK, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-04-29 | Final Game: 2022-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 224 lbs
Full name: Michael Joseph Fulmer
Biography
Michael Fulmer, born in 1993, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Known for his powerful arm and competitive spirit, Fulmer made a significant impact early in his career, capturing the attention of fans and analysts alike. He finished his career with a record of 37-50 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94, showcasing his ability to handle the rigors of MLB competition. Over his six-season tenure, he recorded 575 strikeouts and notched 19 saves, demonstrating versatility both as a starter and a reliever.
Fulmer's standout season came in 2016 when he was recognized for his exceptional performance by winning multiple rookie accolades, including the MLB Players Choice Outstanding Rookie and the Rookie of the Year awards. His contributions earned him an All-Star selection, marking him as one of the top young talents of his generation. Throughout his career, Fulmer exhibited a pitching style characterized by a mix of power and finesse, making him a formidable opponent on the mound. As a key player during his time, he represented a wave of emerging talent in the league, contributing to the ongoing evolution of pitching in the modern era of baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 50 | 262 | 90 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 674.0 | 635 | 295 | 74 | 216 | 575 | 3.94 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | 11 | 7 | 26 | 26 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 159.0 | 136 | 54 | 42 | 132 | 3.06 | 1778.6 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 10 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 164.7 | 150 | 70 | 40 | 114 | 3.83 | 2911.9 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 3 | 12 | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 132.3 | 128 | 69 | 46 | 110 | 4.69 | -1264.1 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 0 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.7 | 45 | 27 | 12 | 20 | 8.78 | -1711.9 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 5 | 6 | 52 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 69.7 | 69 | 23 | 20 | 73 | 2.97 | 1428.2 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 3 | 4 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 39.3 | 29 | 14 | 20 | 39 | 3.20 | 747.6 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 2 | 2 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 24.3 | 30 | 10 | 8 | 22 | 3.70 | -104.8 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 3 | 5 | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 57.0 | 48 | 28 | 28 | 65 | 4.42 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 262 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | AL | 26 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | DET | AL | 25 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | DET | AL | 24 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | DET | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | DET | AL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | CHC | NL | 58 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 262 | 90 | 47 | 51 | 3 | 6 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | DET | P | 26 | 26 | 16 | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 2017 | DET | P | 25 | 25 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | DET | P | 24 | 24 | 11 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | DET | P | 10 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 2021 | DET | P | 52 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 41 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | MIN | P | 26 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 2023 | CHN | P | 58 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 262 |
Awards & Honors
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Cy Young Award | AL | 10th | 1.0 | 210 | 0 |
| 2016 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 1st | 142.0 | 150 | 26 |