Chris Michalak
Born: 1/4/1971 in Joliet, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1998-08-22 | Final Game: 2006-09-27
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Christian Matthew Michalak
Biography
Chris Michalak, born in 1971, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1998 until his retirement in 2006. Michalak made his MLB debut during a time when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity, marked by exciting home run races and the emergence of new talent. He played for several teams during his career, including stints in the majors that showcased his ability to compete at a high level.
In his time in the big leagues, Michalak recorded a win-loss record of 10-15 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.7. He struck out a total of 87 batters and achieved one save over the course of his career. While he may not have been a household name, Michalak contributed to the teams he was part of with his solid pitching skills and versatility on the mound. His journey through professional baseball reflects the challenges and triumphs faced by many players in the competitive landscape of the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 15 | 61 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 191.3 | 228 | 100 | 27 | 85 | 87 | 4.70 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.3 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 11.81 | - |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 2 | 2 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 21.7 | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 3.32 | -912.8 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 6 | 7 | 24 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 115.0 | 133 | 59 | 49 | 57 | 4.62 | -2396.3 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 0 | 2 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 20 | 7 | 10 | 5 | 4.40 | -429.7 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 2 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.0 | 42 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 4.89 | -1679.4 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 11 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0.273 | 0.333 | 0.545 | 0.879 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | AZ | NL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TOR | AL | 24 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | TEX | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CIN | NL | 8 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 61 | 24 | 16 | 43 | 2 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | ARI | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 11 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | TOR | P | 24 | 18 | 11 | 26 | 1 | 2 |
| 2002 | TEX | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CIN | P | 8 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 61 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | TOR | AL | $200,000 |
| 1998 | ARI | NL | $170,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $370,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Notre Dame | South Bend | IN | 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993 |