Mickey Mahler
Born: 7/30/1952 in Montgomery, AL, USA
MLB Debut: 1977-09-13 | Final Game: 1986-09-28
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 189 lbs
Full name: Michael James Mahler
Biography
Mickey Mahler, born in 1952, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 until his retirement in 1986. Over the course of his career, Mahler appeared in various roles on the mound, accumulating a record of 14 wins and 32 losses. He finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.68, showcasing his competitive spirit in an era that saw the game evolving with both offensive and pitching challenges. Mahler struck out 262 batters and recorded 4 saves, demonstrating his capability as both a starter and a reliever.
Mahler's career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by shifts in player training, strategy, and the overall dynamics of the game. While not achieving superstar status, he contributed to the teams he was a part of, including the Atlanta Braves and the Detroit Tigers. His journey through the majors reflected the trials and tribulations faced by many pitchers of his time, who had to adapt to both emerging talent and changing approaches to the game. Mahler's legacy is one of perseverance and dedication to the sport, making him a notable figure in baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 32 | 122 | 58 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 406.0 | 429 | 211 | 40 | 190 | 262 | 4.68 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6.26 | -628.2 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 4 | 11 | 34 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 134.7 | 130 | 70 | 66 | 92 | 4.68 | -2430.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 5 | 11 | 26 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 123 | 65 | 47 | 71 | 5.85 | -612.7 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63.00 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 | - |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1.12 | - |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.7 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 1.74 | 376.3 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48.3 | 40 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 3.54 | - |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63.0 | 71 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 4.14 | -83.7 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 90 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0.144 | 0.181 | 0.189 | 0.370 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 34 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.098 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 26 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | LAA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1982 | LAA | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1985 | WSN | NL | 9 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.188 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 2 | 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 | 122 | 58 | 13 | 48 | 4 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | P | 5 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | ATL | P | 34 | 21 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 1 |
| 1979 | ATL | P | 26 | 18 | 4 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| 1980 | PIT | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | CAL | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1982 | CAL | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1985 | DET | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1985 | MON | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1986 | TEX | P | 29 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity University | San Antonio | TX | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |