Steve Mingori
Born: 2/29/1944 in Kansas City, MO, USA
Died: 7/10/2008 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-08-05 | Final Game: 1979-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Stephen Bernard Mingori
Biography
Steve Mingori was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1979. Born in 1944, Mingori became known for his versatility on the mound during an era characterized by a shift in pitching styles and strategies. He played a significant role as a reliable relief pitcher, finishing his career with a record of 18-33 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 3.03, demonstrating his effectiveness in high-pressure situations.
Mingori notched a total of 329 strikeouts over his career and recorded 42 saves, showcasing his ability to close out games and contribute to his team's success in tight contests. His tenure in Major League Baseball coincided with a period of evolution in the game, as the introduction of specialized relief pitchers began to reshape team strategies. Although he may not have been a household name, Mingori's contributions on the mound left a lasting impact on the teams he played for and on the development of bullpen roles in baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 33 | 385 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 584.7 | 544 | 197 | 45 | 225 | 329 | 3.03 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 20.3 | 17 | 6 | 12 | 16 | 2.66 | -191.7 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 1 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 56.7 | 31 | 9 | 24 | 45 | 1.43 | 1180.2 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 0 | 6 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 57.0 | 67 | 25 | 36 | 47 | 3.95 | -574.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 6.17 | -1183.6 |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 3 | 3 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 | 59 | 19 | 23 | 46 | 3.04 | - |
| 1974 | KCR | AL | 2 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 67.3 | 53 | 21 | 23 | 43 | 2.81 | - |
| 1975 | KCR | AL | 0 | 3 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 50.3 | 42 | 14 | 20 | 25 | 2.50 | - |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 5 | 5 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 85.3 | 73 | 22 | 25 | 38 | 2.32 | - |
| 1977 | KCR | AL | 2 | 4 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 64.0 | 59 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 3.09 | - |
| 1978 | KCR | AL | 1 | 4 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 69.0 | 64 | 21 | 16 | 28 | 2.74 | - |
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 3 | 3 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 46.7 | 69 | 30 | 17 | 18 | 5.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 386 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.167 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | AL | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | CLE | AL | 54 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | CLE | AL | 42 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.125 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | CLE | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | KCR | AL | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | KCR | AL | 36 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 55 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | KCR | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | KCR | AL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1979 | KCR | AL | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ALCS | KCA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1977 | ALCS | KCA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| 1976 | ALCS | KCA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 8.3 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4.32 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 7.36 |
| 1977 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 1976 | ALCS | KCA | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2.70 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 385 | 2 | 44 | 116 | 8 | 11 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | CLE | P | 21 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 | CLE | P | 54 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | CLE | P | 41 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 | CLE | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | CLE | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 1973 | KCA | P | 19 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | KCA | P | 36 | 0 | 6 | 16 | 0 | 3 |
| 1975 | KCA | P | 36 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 2 |
| 1976 | KCA | P | 55 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 0 | 1 |
| 1977 | KCA | P | 43 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | KCA | P | 45 | 0 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 0 |
| 1979 | KCA | P | 30 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 385 |
| Left Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg State University | Pittsburg | KS | 1964 |