Mike Lincoln
Born: 4/10/1975 in Carmichael, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1999-04-07 | Final Game: 2010-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 211 lbs
Full name: Michael George Lincoln
Biography
Mike Lincoln was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2010. Born in 1975, Lincoln made his Major League Baseball debut with the Cincinnati Reds and later played for several teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 17 wins and 30 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.33. Known for his resilience, Lincoln recorded 236 strikeouts and finished his career with 5 saves.
Lincoln's playing style was characterized by a combination of determination and a diverse pitching repertoire, which included a strong fastball and a developing breaking ball. He navigated the challenges of the sport during a time when pitching depth and strikeouts were increasingly emphasized in the game, making his contributions notable despite the ups and downs reflected in his statistics. His journey through the majors showcased the unpredictability of a pitcher's career, embodying the spirit of perseverance that defines many players from his era.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 30 | 263 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 376.3 | 420 | 223 | 55 | 149 | 236 | 5.33 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 3 | 10 | 18 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 102 | 58 | 26 | 27 | 6.84 | -1264.9 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 0 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 36 | 25 | 13 | 15 | 10.89 | -2791.9 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 2 | 1 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.3 | 34 | 12 | 11 | 24 | 2.68 | 483.8 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 2 | 4 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 72.3 | 80 | 25 | 27 | 50 | 3.11 | 588.4 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 3 | 4 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 36.3 | 38 | 21 | 13 | 28 | 5.20 | -32.5 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 5.19 | - |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 2 | 5 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 70.3 | 66 | 35 | 24 | 57 | 4.48 | -334.2 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 29 | 21 | 19 | 9 | 8.22 | -2859.3 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 25 | 16 | 10 | 12 | 7.32 | -133.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 263 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.067 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MIN | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | PIT | NL | 31 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | 55 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | STL | NL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 64 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 263 | 19 | 23 | 61 | 4 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MIN | P | 18 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | MIN | P | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | PIT | P | 31 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | PIT | P | 55 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 2 |
| 2003 | PIT | P | 36 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2004 | SLN | P | 13 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 | CIN | P | 64 | 0 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | CIN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 2010 | CIN | P | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 263 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $2,500,000 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $1,500,000 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | $550,000 |
| 2005 | SLN | NL | $360,000 |
| 2004 | SLN | NL | $450,000 |
| 2003 | PIT | NL | $315,500 |
| 2002 | PIT | NL | $267,500 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $200,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $6,143,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| American River College | Sacramento | CA | 1994, 1995 |
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1996 |