Mike Loynd
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1986-1987)
Mike Loynd was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987 for the Texas Rangers, a span of 2 seasons. Across 35 career appearances, he went 3-7 with a 5.82 ERA and 81 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1986-07-24
- Last Game
- 1987-10-01
Full name: Michael Wallace Loynd
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 42.0 | 49 | 25 | 19 | 33 | 5.36 | 3.97 (-35%) | 36.9 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 1 | 5 | 26 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 69.1 | 82 | 47 | 38 | 48 | 6.10 | 4.29 (-42%) | -2609.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 7 | 35 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 111.1 | 131 | 72 | 57 | 81 | 5.82 | — | -2,573 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | TEX | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (70 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 20 | 78.1 | 86 | 49 | 39 | 59 | 5.63 |
| Away | 15 | 33.0 | 45 | 23 | 18 | 22 | 6.27 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-01 | TEX | SEA | — | 0.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-08-16 | TEX | BOS | — | 1.2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-08-14 | TEX | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 1987-08-03 | TEX | BOS | — | 4.1 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1987-08-01 | TEX | BAL | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| 1987-07-29 | TEX | MIL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-07-26 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1987-07-12 | TEX | CLE | — | 0.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1987-07-07 | TEX | TOR | L | 4.2 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
| 1987-06-30 | TEX | SEA | L | 4.2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 35 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | TEX | AL | $60,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $60,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida State University | Tallahassee | FL | 1984, 1985, 1986 |
Mike Loynd: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Loynd debuted on July 24, 1986 and played a final game on October 1, 1987. All of the seasons listed were played for the Texas Rangers. Born on March 26, 1964, in St. Louis, MO, USA, Loynd is listed as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. Loynd's listed size is 6 feet, 4 inches and 210 pounds. The bio lists the given name Michael Wallace.
Loynd went 3-7 with a 5.82 ERA in 35 games, 16 of them starts. The same table counts 81 strikeouts. The league ERA over Loynd's seasons was 4.13, so the 5.82 figure ran 40.8% worse than average. 1986 was Loynd's sharpest full season, a 5.36 ERA against the league's 3.97.
The one salary on file is $60,000, for 1986. Loynd's college years, 1984, 1985, and 1986, were spent at Florida State University. The game-log section draws on 70 games of Retrosheet box scores for Loynd.
Every defensive appearance on record for Loynd, 35 games, came at pitcher. Fielding on the mound produced 10 putouts and 11 assists against 4 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Loynd
- What years did Mike Loynd play?
- Mike Loynd played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1987.
- Was Mike Loynd a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Loynd pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 81 strikeouts.
- What was Mike Loynd's career ERA?
- Mike Loynd finished with a 5.82 career ERA, going 3-7 with 81 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Loynd have?
- Mike Loynd recorded 81 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Loynd in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Loynd has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Mike Loynd play for?
- Mike Loynd played for the Texas Rangers.