Mike Mason

Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1982-1988)

Mike Mason was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1988 for the Texas Rangers, the Chicago Cubs, and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 7 seasons. Across 140 career appearances, he went 29-39 with a 4.53 ERA and 363 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

W–L 29–39
ERA 4.53
WHIP 1.44
SO 363
Pitcher PIV -4174.7
Position
Pitcher
Bats / Throws
L / L
Height / Weight
6'2" / 205 lb
Born
11/21/1958 in Fairbault, MN, USA
MLB Debut
1982-09-13
Last Game
1988-05-08

Full name: Michael Paul Mason

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Career Pitching Statistics

Mike Mason — Career Pitching Statistics
W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
29 39 140 90 7 2 0 605.2 625 305 65 249 363 4.53 -4174.7

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.92 across their career seasons — 15.6% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Pitching Career Arc

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Mike Mason Stats, Bio & Career Records
Year Team Lg W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER BB SO ERA Lg ERA Pitcher PIV
1982 TEX AL 1 2 4 4 0 0 0 23.0 21 13 9 8 5.09 3.86 (-32%) -590.9
1983 TEX AL 0 2 5 0 0 0 0 10.2 10 7 6 9 5.91 3.87 (-53%) 223.4
1984 TEX AL 9 13 36 24 4 0 0 184.1 159 74 51 113 3.61 3.81 (+5%) 654.4
1985 TEX AL 8 15 38 30 1 1 0 179.0 212 96 73 92 4.83 3.89 (-24%) -2839.1
1986 TEX AL 7 3 27 22 2 1 0 135.0 135 65 56 85 4.33 3.97 (-9%) 544.7
1987 TEX AL 0 2 8 6 0 0 0 29.0 37 18 22 21 5.59 4.29 (-30%) -1818.7
1987 CHN NL 4 1 17 4 0 0 0 38.0 43 24 23 28 5.68 4.29 (-32%) -348.6
1988 MIN AL 0 1 5 0 0 0 0 6.2 8 8 9 7 10.80 — 0.0
Career · 8 seasons 29 39 140 90 7 2 0 605.2 625 305 249 363 4.53 — -4,175

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

Mike Mason — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
141 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 .222 .300 .222 .522 0

Career AVG .222 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.2% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .222 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 43.3% below league average.

Career OPS .522 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — 27.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Mike Mason — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1982 TEX AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1983 TEX AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1984 TEX AL 36 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1985 TEX AL 38 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1986 TEX AL 27 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 TEX AL 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1987 CHN NL 18 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 .222 — — — — 0.0
1988 MIN AL 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
Career · 8 seasons 141 9 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 .222 — — — — 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

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Mike Mason — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home6841100.250
Away7350100.200

Pitching — Home / Away

Mike Mason — Pitching — Home / Away
SplitGIPHERBBSOERA
Home67291.23081561302014.81
Away73314.03171491191624.27

Last 10 Games — Batting

Mike Mason — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1988-05-08 MINBOSL 000000000
1988-04-29 MINBOSL 000000000
1988-04-28 MINBALW 000000000
1988-04-24 MINCLEW 000000000
1988-04-22 MINCLEL 000000000
1987-10-02 CHCWSNL 000000000
1987-10-01 CHCPITL 000000000
1987-09-20 CHCSTLL 100000000
1987-09-19 CHCSTLL 000000000
1987-09-05 CHCCINL 000000000

Last 10 Games — Pitching

Mike Mason — Last 10 Games — Pitching
DateTmOppDecIPHRERBBSOHR
1988-05-08 MINBOS L 0.0344101
1988-04-29 MINBOS — 3.2200340
1988-04-28 MINBAL — 0.0000200
1988-04-24 MINCLE — 0.2111110
1988-04-22 MINCLE — 2.1233220
1987-10-02 CHCWSN — 1.0000020
1987-10-01 CHCPIT — 0.2200000
1987-09-20 CHCSTL — 2.0444110
1987-09-19 CHCSTL — 1.0100000
1987-09-05 CHCCIN — 1.0100000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Mike Mason — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
P 140 90 21 88 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Mike Mason — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1982 TEX P 4 4 1 5 0 0
1983 TEX P 5 0 1 2 0 0
1984 TEX P 36 24 4 22 0 0
1985 TEX P 38 30 4 30 4 0
1986 TEX P 27 22 9 19 0 1
1987 TEX P 8 6 1 5 1 1
1987 CHN P 17 4 1 5 0 1
1988 MIN P 5 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

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Mike Mason — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Pitcher 140

Salary History

Mike Mason's recorded salaries total $280,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mason's career ran from 1982 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1988.

Mike Mason — Salary History
Year Team League Salary
1987 SFN NL $280,000
Total recorded salary (partial) $280,000

College History

Mike Mason — College History
School Name City State Years Attended
Normandale Community College Bloomington MN 1978, 1979
Oral Roberts University Tulsa OK 1980

Most Similar Players

Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.

Career Spans

Mike Mason (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.

  1. 98
    Nelson Figueroa
    20-35, 4.55 ERA
  2. 96
    Henry Miller
    35-25, 4.48 ERA
  3. 90
    Jose Mercedes
    33-39, 4.75 ERA
  4. 86
    Armando Galarraga
    26-34, 4.78 ERA
  5. 86
    William VanLandingham
    27-26, 4.54 ERA
  6. 86
    Jeff Locke
    35-43, 4.59 ERA

Mike Mason: the record in brief

September 13, 1982 and May 8, 1988 bracket Mike Mason's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Texas Rangers (1982 through 1987), the Chicago Cubs (1987), and the Minnesota Twins (1988). Mason, born on November 21, 1958, in Fairbault, MN, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw left-handed. The bio gives 6-foot-2 and 205 pounds. The given name on file is Michael Paul Mason.

Across 140 games (90 starts), Mason recorded 29 wins against 39 losses with a 4.53 ERA. Mason had 363 strikeouts. The league ERA over Mason's seasons was 3.92, so the 4.53 figure ran 15.6% worse than average. 1984 brought Mason a season-high 9 wins. 1984 was Mason's sharpest full season, a 3.61 ERA against the league's 3.81.

Every defensive appearance on record for Mason, 140 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Mason's fielding totals are 21 putouts, 88 assists and 5 errors.

Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Mason

What years did Mike Mason play?
Mike Mason played in Major League Baseball from 1982 to 1988.
Was Mike Mason a pitcher?
Yes. Mike Mason pitched in the major leagues, recording 29 wins and 363 strikeouts.
How many home runs did Mike Mason hit?
Mike Mason hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
What teams did Mike Mason play for?
Mike Mason played for 3 teams: the Texas Rangers (1982–1987), the Chicago Cubs (1987), and the Minnesota Twins (1988).
What were Mike Mason's career stats?
In 140 games, Mike Mason went 29-39 with a 4.53 ERA, 363 strikeouts, and 605.2 innings pitched.
How much did Mike Mason earn in his career?
Mike Mason's recorded salaries total $280,000 over 1 season, in 1987. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Mason's career ran from 1982 to 1988. His seasons before 1985 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 1985, 1986, and 1988.
What was Mike Mason's salary?
Mike Mason's recorded salary was $280,000 in 1987.
What position did Mike Mason play?
Mike Mason played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Mike Mason and how much did he weigh?
Mike Mason was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 205 pounds.
What was Mike Mason's career ERA?
Mike Mason finished with a 4.53 career ERA, going 29-39 with 363 strikeouts.
How many strikeouts did Mike Mason have?
Mike Mason recorded 363 career strikeouts.
Is Mike Mason in the Hall of Fame?
No. Mike Mason has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.