Mike Gallo
Born: 4/2/1977 in Long Beach, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 2003-07-02 | Final Game: 2006-05-31
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Michael Dwain Gallo
Biography
Mike Gallo, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 2003 to 2006. Known for his versatility on the mound, Gallo played a pivotal role in the bullpen during his tenure in Major League Baseball. Over the course of his career, he achieved a record of 4-3 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.11. Gallo struck out 69 batters and, while he did not record any saves, his contributions were often pivotal in high-leverage situations for his teams.
Gallo's playing years came during a period marked by significant offensive output in Major League Baseball, often referred to as the steroid era. Despite this challenging environment for pitchers, Gallo showcased his ability to compete at a high level, demonstrating a solid command of his pitches and a competitive spirit. Though his career was relatively brief, Gallo's impact on the mound left a mark on the teams he played for, and he remains a respected figure among those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in a demanding league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 160 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 116.0 | 129 | 53 | 19 | 47 | 69 | 4.11 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 28 | 10 | 10 | 16 | 3.00 | 26.3 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 2 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 55 | 26 | 20 | 34 | 4.74 | -2428.7 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 0 | 1 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.3 | 18 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 2.66 | 21.1 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 1 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 28 | 11 | 7 | 7 | 6.06 | -738.9 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 160 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | NL | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | HOU | NL | 69 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | HOU | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | HOU | NL | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLDS2 | HOU | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | NLCS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2005 | WS | HOU | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | HOU | 3 | 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 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 1.69 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | NLCS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2005 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2005 | WS | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 2004 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 160 | 0 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | HOU | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 | HOU | P | 69 | 0 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 2005 | HOU | P | 36 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2006 | HOU | P | 23 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 160 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | HOU | NL | $365,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $365,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California State University Long Beach | Long Beach | CA | 1997, 1998, 1999 |