Mike Milchin
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1996)
Mike Milchin was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1996 for the Minnesota Twins and the Baltimore Orioles. Across 39 career appearances, he went 3-1 with a 7.44 ERA and 29 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'3" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1996-05-14
- Last Game
- 1996-09-29
Full name: Michael Wayne Milchin
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 2 | 1 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.2 | 31 | 20 | 12 | 19 | 8.31 | 4.61 (-80%) | -1120.3 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.0 | 13 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 5.73 | 4.61 (-24%) | 522.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 3 | 1 | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 32.2 | 44 | 27 | 17 | 29 | 7.44 | — | -598 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | BAL | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 39 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 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 (78 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 16.2 | 25 | 13 | 8 | 14 | 7.02 |
| Away | 20 | 16.0 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 7.88 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996-09-29 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-09-24 | BAL | BOS | — | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1996-09-20 | BAL | TOR | — | 0.2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-19 | BAL | NYY | — | 0.2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-15 | BAL | DET | — | 0.1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-12 | BAL | CHW | — | 1.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996-09-02 | BAL | LAA | — | 1.2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996-08-29 | BAL | SEA | — | 1.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-08-25 | BAL | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1996-08-22 | BAL | SEA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 39 |
Salary History
Mike Milchin's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1996. Milchin's career, 1996 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | BAL | AL | $109,000 |
| Total recorded salary | $109,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clemson University | Clemson | SC | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Mike Milchin: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Milchin debuted on May 14, 1996 and played a final game on September 29, 1996. Milchin played for the Minnesota Twins (1996) and the Baltimore Orioles (1996). Milchin is listed as a pitcher at 180 pounds on a 6-foot-3 frame. The bio says Milchin both batted and threw left-handed. The recorded birth is February 28, 1968, in Knoxville, TN, USA. Milchin's full given name, per the bio, is Michael Wayne Milchin.
Milchin's career pitching line is 3 wins, 1 loss and a 7.44 ERA over 39 appearances. The totals include 29 strikeouts. The league ERA over Milchin's seasons was 4.61, so the 7.44 figure ran 61.3% worse than average. 1996 was Milchin's sharpest full season, a 8.31 ERA against the league's 4.61.
The one salary on file is $109,000, for 1996. Before the majors, Milchin played college baseball at Clemson University (1987, 1988, and 1989). Retrosheet box scores cover 78 of Milchin's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 39 games, all at pitcher. The fielding table credits Milchin with 3 putouts, 5 assists and 0 errors on the mound.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Milchin
- Was Mike Milchin a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Milchin pitched in the major leagues, recording 3 wins and 29 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Milchin play for?
- Mike Milchin played for 2 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1996) and the Baltimore Orioles (1996).
- What were Mike Milchin's career stats?
- In 39 games, Mike Milchin went 3-1 with a 7.44 ERA, 29 strikeouts, and 32.2 innings pitched.
- How much did Mike Milchin earn in his career?
- Mike Milchin's recorded salaries total $109,000 over 1 season, in 1996. Milchin's career, 1996 to 1996, falls within 1985 to 2016, the years the salary data covers.
- What was Mike Milchin's salary?
- Mike Milchin's recorded salary was $109,000 in 1996.
- What position did Mike Milchin play?
- Mike Milchin played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Milchin and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Milchin was listed at 6 feet 3 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Mike Milchin's career ERA?
- Mike Milchin finished with a 7.44 career ERA, going 3-1 with 29 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Milchin have?
- Mike Milchin recorded 29 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Milchin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Milchin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.