Mike Mayers
Born: 12/6/1991 in Grove City, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 2016-07-24 | Final Game: 2022-09-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Michael Christopher Mayers
Biography
Mike Mayers, born in 1991, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2016 to 2022. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a versatile arm in the bullpen and rotation, known for his competitive spirit and a repertoire that included a strong fastball and effective breaking pitches. Mayers finished his career with a record of 12-11, an earned run average (ERA) of 5.21, and accumulated 265 strikeouts alongside 5 saves, showcasing his capacity to contribute in high-pressure situations.
Mayers made his MLB debut on July 24, 2016, and his tenure in the league spanned several seasons in which he faced various challenges, including adapting to the evolving dynamics of modern hitting. He played during a time when the game was increasingly emphasizing power hitting and strikeouts, making his strikeout total a notable aspect of his performance. Throughout his career, he demonstrated resilience and a commitment to improving his craft, leaving a mark as a reliable pitcher in the teams he represented. Mike Mayers retired from professional baseball on September 24, 2022, closing the chapter on a noteworthy career in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 11 | 204 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 262.7 | 279 | 152 | 47 | 96 | 265 | 5.21 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | STL | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 16 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 27.00 | - |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 11.57 | - |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 2 | 1 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 51.7 | 59 | 27 | 15 | 49 | 4.70 | - |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 21 | 14 | 11 | 16 | 6.63 | - |
| 2020 | LAA | AL | 2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30.0 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 43 | 2.10 | 1706.8 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 5 | 5 | 72 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 75.0 | 71 | 32 | 26 | 90 | 3.84 | 816.5 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 50.7 | 52 | 32 | 18 | 45 | 5.68 | -3072.6 |
| 2023 | KCR | AL | 1 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.3 | 34 | 18 | 10 | 17 | 6.15 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 204 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.000 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | STL | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | STL | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | STL | NL | 50 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | STL | NL | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | LAA | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | LAA | AL | 72 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | LAA | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2023 | KCR | AL | 6 | 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 | 204 | 8 | 11 | 17 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | SLN | P | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | SLN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | SLN | P | 50 | 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | SLN | P | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | LAA | P | 29 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | LAA | P | 72 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | LAA | P | 24 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | KCA | P | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 204 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Reliever of the Month | September |