Mike Hedlund
Born: 8/11/1946 in Dallas, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1965-05-08 | Final Game: 1972-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 182 lbs
Full name: Michael David Hedlund
Biography
Mike Hedlund was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1946, whose career spanned from 1965 to 1972. He made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive-minded approach. Over the course of his career, Hedlund recorded a win-loss record of 25-24 and maintained a respectable earned run average (ERA) of 3.56, showcasing his ability to compete effectively against opposing batters.
Hedlund's tenure in baseball was characterized by his versatility on the mound, as he demonstrated both starting and relief capabilities. He struck out a total of 211 batters and recorded 2 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during his playing years. His performance helped him carve out a niche as a reliable pitcher in a league that was beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. While he may not have achieved superstar status, Hedlund's contributions to the teams he played for remain a testament to the depth of talent present in Major League Baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 24 | 113 | 62 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 465.7 | 440 | 184 | 39 | 167 | 211 | 3.56 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5.06 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10.80 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 3 | 6 | 34 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 125.0 | 123 | 45 | 40 | 74 | 3.24 | - |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 7.20 | - |
| 1971 | KCR | AL | 15 | 8 | 32 | 30 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 205.7 | 168 | 62 | 72 | 76 | 2.71 | - |
| 1972 | KCR | AL | 5 | 7 | 29 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 113.0 | 119 | 60 | 41 | 52 | 4.78 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 113 | 138 | 5 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 63 | 0.123 | 0.142 | 0.123 | 0.265 | -764.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CLE | AL | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CLE | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 34 | 33 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 0.152 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | KCR | AL | 32 | 68 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 26 | 0.088 | -764.0 |
| 1972 | KCR | AL | 29 | 32 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 113 | 62 | 37 | 92 | 3 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | CLE | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CLE | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1969 | KCA | P | 34 | 16 | 9 | 24 | 1 | 3 |
| 1970 | KCA | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | KCA | P | 32 | 30 | 16 | 47 | 2 | 5 |
| 1972 | KCA | P | 29 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 113 |