Mickey Mahler
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1977-1986)
Mickey Mahler was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986 for 7 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 10 seasons. Across 122 career appearances, he went 14-32 with a 4.68 ERA and 262 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
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 189 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1977-09-13
- Last Game
- 1986-09-28
Full name: Michael James Mahler
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.0 | 31 | 16 | 9 | 14 | 6.26 | 4.00 (-57%) | -625.2 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 4 | 11 | 34 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 134.2 | 130 | 70 | 66 | 92 | 4.68 | 3.69 (-27%) | -2364.5 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 5 | 11 | 26 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100.0 | 123 | 65 | 47 | 71 | 5.85 | 4.00 (-46%) | -600.4 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 63.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CAL | AL | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 9 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1.12 | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48.1 | 40 | 19 | 24 | 32 | 3.54 | 3.89 (+9%) | 213.2 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 20.2 | 19 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 1.74 | 3.89 (+55%) | 376.3 |
| 1986 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 63.0 | 71 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 4.14 | 3.97 (-4%) | -82.7 |
| 1986 | TOR | AL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 14 | 32 | 122 | 58 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 406.0 | 429 | 211 | 190 | 262 | 4.68 | — | -3,083 | ||
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.
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 | .144 | .181 | .189 | .370 | 0 |
Career AVG .144 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 44.6% below league average.
Career OBP .181 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 44.4% below league average.
Career SLG .189 vs. league average .389 across their career seasons — 51.5% below league average.
Career OPS .370 vs. league average .715 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | ATL | NL | 5 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1978 | ATL | NL | 34 | 41 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .098 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1979 | ATL | NL | 26 | 27 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1980 | PIT | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1981 | CAL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1982 | CAL | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | MON | NL | 9 | 16 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .188 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1985 | DET | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 |
| Career · 10 seasons | 122 | 90 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 19 | .144 | — | — | — | — | 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 (244 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 50 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .160 |
| Away | 59 | 40 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 | .125 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 63 | 213.0 | 238 | 109 | 96 | 127 | 4.61 |
| Away | 59 | 193.0 | 191 | 102 | 94 | 135 | 4.76 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986-09-28 | TOR | BOS | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-09-02 | TOR | CLE | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-27 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-25 | TEX | CLE | — | 0.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-21 | TEX | NYY | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-20 | TEX | DET | — | 3.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-07-18 | TEX | DET | — | 2.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1986-07-11 | TEX | CLE | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-07-07 | TEX | NYY | — | 2.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1986-06-25 | TEX | LAA | — | 2.2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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 | MON | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| 1985 | DET | P | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1986 | TEX | P | 29 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 1986 | TOR | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 122 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity University | San Antonio | TX | 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974 |
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Mickey Mahler: the record in brief
Mickey Mahler's major league career runs from a debut on September 13, 1977 to a final game on September 28, 1986. The team column moves through the Atlanta Braves (1977 to 1979), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1980), the California Angels (1981 to 1982), the Montreal Expos (1985), the Detroit Tigers (1985), the Texas Rangers (1986), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1986). At 6'3" and 189 pounds, Mahler is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Mahler switch-hit and threw left-handed. Mahler was born on July 30, 1952, in Montgomery, AL, USA. The given name on file is Michael James Mahler.
Mahler pitched in 122 games, starting 58, and finished with a 14-32 record and 4.68 ERA. The totals include 262 strikeouts. The league ERA over Mahler's seasons was 3.87, so the 4.68 figure ran 20.9% worse than average. 1979 brought Mahler a season-high 5 wins. 1978 produced Mahler's most strikeouts, 92. 1978 was Mahler's sharpest full season, a 4.68 ERA against the league's 3.69.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Mahler
- What years did Mickey Mahler play?
- Mickey Mahler played in Major League Baseball from 1977 to 1986.
- Was Mickey Mahler a pitcher?
- Yes. Mickey Mahler pitched in the major leagues, recording 14 wins and 262 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mickey Mahler hit?
- Mickey Mahler hit 0 career home runs with 13 hits.
- What teams did Mickey Mahler play for?
- Mickey Mahler played for 7 teams: the Atlanta Braves (1977–1979), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1980), the California Angels (1981–1982), the Montreal Expos (1985), the Detroit Tigers (1985), the Texas Rangers (1986), and the Toronto Blue Jays (1986).
- What were Mickey Mahler's career stats?
- In 122 games, Mickey Mahler went 14-32 with a 4.68 ERA, 262 strikeouts, 406.0 innings pitched, and 4 saves.
- What position did Mickey Mahler play?
- Mickey Mahler played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mickey Mahler and how much did he weigh?
- Mickey Mahler was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 189 pounds.
- What was Mickey Mahler's career ERA?
- Mickey Mahler finished with a 4.68 career ERA, going 14-32 with 262 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mickey Mahler have?
- Mickey Mahler recorded 262 career strikeouts.
- Is Mickey Mahler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mickey Mahler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.