Mike MacDougal
Born: 3/5/1977 in Las Vegas, NV, USA
MLB Debut: 2001-09-22 | Final Game: 2012-04-30
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Robert Meiklejohn MacDougal
Biography
Mike MacDougal, born in 1977, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2001 until 2012. Known for his strong arm and ability to close out games, MacDougal made a significant impact during his career, notably earning one All-Star selection. He finished his time in the league with a record of 18-23 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.0, showcasing his capability as a reliable option on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 325 strikeouts and notched 71 saves, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
MacDougal's career spanned a transformative period in baseball, marked by evolving pitching styles and strategies. He was part of a generation of pitchers who embraced the strikeout as a vital component of their game, reflecting the shift in focus from traditional pitching to more aggressive strikeout-oriented approaches. His contributions on the field and his selection to the All-Star game highlight his standing as a noteworthy player in the early 2000s, a time when the game was witnessing both the rise of power hitters and the emergence of specialized relief pitching.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 23 | 407 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 71 | 394.0 | 397 | 175 | 25 | 212 | 325 | 4.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.3 | 18 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 4.70 | - |
| 2002 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 5.00 | - |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 3 | 5 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 64.0 | 64 | 29 | 32 | 57 | 4.08 | - |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 11.3 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 14 | 5.56 | - |
| 2005 | KCR | AL | 5 | 6 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 70.3 | 69 | 26 | 24 | 72 | 3.33 | - |
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 1 | 1 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 19 | 5 | 6 | 19 | 1.80 | - |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 | - |
| 2007 | CHW | AL | 2 | 5 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.3 | 50 | 32 | 33 | 39 | 6.80 | - |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17.0 | 16 | 4 | 12 | 12 | 2.12 | - |
| 2009 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 12.46 | - |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 1 | 1 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 50.0 | 45 | 20 | 31 | 31 | 3.60 | -448.7 |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.7 | 23 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 7.23 | - |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 3 | 1 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 57.0 | 54 | 13 | 29 | 41 | 2.05 | - |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 9 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 7.94 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 407 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCR | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | KCR | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | KCR | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | KCR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2005 | KCR | AL | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | KCR | AL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2007 | CHW | AL | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2008 | CHW | AL | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | CHW | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2009 | WAS | NL | 52 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2010 | STL | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | LAD | NL | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | LAD | NL | 7 | 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 | 407 | 3 | 20 | 44 | 10 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | KCA | P | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | KCA | P | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2003 | KCA | P | 68 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2004 | KCA | P | 13 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | KCA | P | 68 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHA | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | KCA | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | CHA | P | 54 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | CHA | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2009 | CHA | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2009 | WAS | P | 52 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 | SLN | P | 17 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2011 | LAN | P | 69 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2012 | LAN | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 407 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | LAN | NL | $650,000 |
| 2011 | LAN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2009 | CHA | AL | $2,650,000 |
| 2008 | CHA | AL | $1,950,000 |
| 2007 | CHA | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 2006 | KCA | AL | $430,000 |
| 2005 | KCA | AL | $352,000 |
| 2004 | KCA | AL | $346,500 |
| 2003 | KCA | AL | $301,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $8,679,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University | Winston-Salem | NC | 1997, 1998, 1999 |