Mike Magnante
Born: 6/17/1965 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1991-04-22 | Final Game: 2002-07-29
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Michael Anthony Magnante
Biography
Mike Magnante, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1991 to 2002. He made his Major League Baseball debut as a left-handed reliever, showcasing versatility and resilience on the mound. Throughout his career, Magnante played in an era marked by offensive power and the evolving role of relief pitchers, carving out a niche for himself as a reliable option in the bullpen.
Over the course of his career, Magnante recorded a win-loss record of 26-32 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.08. He amassed a total of 347 strikeouts and secured 3 saves, demonstrating his ability to handle high-pressure situations. His performance contributed to the teams he played for, including the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, and Tampa Bay Devil Rays, as he navigated the challenges of a competitive league. Magnante's journey through the late 20th and early 21st centuries reflected the dynamic nature of baseball during a transformative time, leaving a lasting impact on the franchises he represented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 32 | 484 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 617.7 | 666 | 280 | 45 | 234 | 347 | 4.08 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 0 | 1 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.0 | 55 | 15 | 23 | 42 | 2.45 | - |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 4 | 9 | 44 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 89.3 | 115 | 49 | 35 | 31 | 4.94 | - |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.3 | 37 | 16 | 11 | 16 | 4.08 | - |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 2 | 3 | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.0 | 55 | 24 | 16 | 21 | 4.60 | - |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 45 | 21 | 16 | 28 | 4.23 | - |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 2 | 2 | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 54.0 | 58 | 34 | 24 | 32 | 5.67 | - |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 3 | 1 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 47.7 | 39 | 12 | 11 | 43 | 2.27 | 2222.2 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 4 | 7 | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 51.7 | 56 | 28 | 26 | 39 | 4.88 | 727.1 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 5 | 2 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69.3 | 68 | 26 | 29 | 44 | 3.38 | - |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39.7 | 50 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 4.31 | -78.9 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 3 | 1 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 55.3 | 50 | 17 | 13 | 23 | 2.77 | -285.3 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 0 | 2 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28.7 | 38 | 19 | 11 | 11 | 5.97 | -57.2 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 484 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 0.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | KCR | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | KCR | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | KCR | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | KCR | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | KCR | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | KCR | AL | 38 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | 40 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | 48 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | LAA | AL | 53 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 55 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 2 | 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 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 1.42 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | ALDS2 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2000 | ALDS1 | OAK | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.00 |
| 1997 | NLDS2 | HOU | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 484 | 19 | 50 | 125 | 7 | 14 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | KCA | P | 38 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | KCA | P | 44 | 12 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 1993 | KCA | P | 7 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | KCA | P | 36 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | KCA | P | 28 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| 1996 | KCA | P | 38 | 0 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 |
| 1997 | HOU | P | 40 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1998 | HOU | P | 48 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | ANA | P | 53 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | OAK | P | 55 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | OAK | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | OAK | P | 32 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 484 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | OAK | AL | $1,200,000 |
| 2001 | OAK | AL | $900,000 |
| 2000 | OAK | AL | $900,000 |
| 1999 | ANA | AL | $775,000 |
| 1998 | HOU | NL | $600,000 |
| 1997 | HOU | NL | $290,000 |
| 1996 | KCA | AL | $250,000 |
| 1995 | KCA | AL | $220,000 |
| 1994 | KCA | AL | $180,000 |
| 1993 | KCA | AL | $152,500 |
| 1992 | KCA | AL | $140,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $5,607,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of California - Los Angeles | Los Angeles | CA | 1986, 1987, 1988 |