Mike Minor
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2010-2022)
Mike Minor was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2022 for 5 teams, including the Atlanta Braves, a span of 13 seasons. Across 295 career appearances, he went 83-90 with a 4.25 ERA and 1,273 strikeouts. He also batted .115 with 2 home runs.
- 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
- R / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 210 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2010-08-09
- Last Game
- 2022-09-17
Full name: Michael David Minor
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 3 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.2 | 53 | 27 | 11 | 43 | 5.98 | 4.08 (-46%) | 320.1 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 82.2 | 93 | 38 | 30 | 77 | 4.14 | 3.94 (-5%) | 1164.7 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 11 | 10 | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179.1 | 151 | 82 | 56 | 145 | 4.12 | 4.01 (-3%) | -1650.7 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 13 | 9 | 32 | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 204.2 | 177 | 73 | 46 | 181 | 3.21 | 3.87 (+17%) | 2666.2 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 6 | 12 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 145.1 | 165 | 77 | 44 | 120 | 4.77 | 3.74 (-27%) | -2364.5 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 6 | 6 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 77.2 | 57 | 22 | 22 | 88 | 2.55 | 4.36 (+42%) | 3434.7 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 12 | 8 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 157.0 | 138 | 73 | 38 | 132 | 4.18 | 4.15 (-1%) | -1096.2 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 14 | 10 | 32 | 32 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 208.1 | 190 | 83 | 68 | 200 | 3.59 | 4.51 (+20%) | 1406.6 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 0 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35.1 | 35 | 22 | 13 | 35 | 5.60 | 4.45 (-26%) | -385.4 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21.1 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 27 | 5.48 | 4.45 (-23%) | 123.5 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 8 | 12 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 158.2 | 156 | 89 | 41 | 149 | 5.05 | 4.27 (-18%) | -104.5 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 4 | 12 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 98.0 | 120 | 66 | 40 | 76 | 6.06 | 3.97 (-53%) | -5428.1 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 83 | 90 | 295 | 228 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1,409.0 | 1,350 | 665 | 416 | 1,273 | 4.25 | — | -1,914 | ||
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
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 296 | 217 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 100 | .115 | .150 | .171 | .321 | -1,036 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 54.1% below league average.
Career OBP .150 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 52.9% below league average.
Career SLG .171 vs. league average .407 across their career seasons — 58.1% below league average.
Career OPS .321 vs. league average .726 across their career seasons — 55.8% below league average.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | NL | 9 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | ATL | NL | 15 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 15 | .111 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | 30 | 55 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 26 | .073 | .254 (-71%) | .318 (-67%) | .405 (-78%) | .724 (-73%) | -638.2 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | 32 | 61 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 25 | .164 | .253 (-35%) | .317 (-40%) | .396 (-42%) | .714 (-41%) | -397.3 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | 25 | 45 | 4 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 16 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2017 | KCA | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | TEX | AL | 28 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2019 | TEX | AL | 33 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | TEX | AL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2020 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2021 | KCA | AL | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2022 | CIN | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 296 | 217 | 13 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0 | 9 | 100 | .115 | — | — | — | — | -1,036 | ||
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 (591 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 103 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 5 | .126 |
| Away | 140 | 114 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 5 | .105 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 156 | 730.2 | 692 | 337 | 205 | 689 | 4.15 |
| Away | 139 | 678.1 | 658 | 328 | 211 | 584 | 4.35 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-09-17 | CIN | STL | L | 3.0 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-09-12 | CIN | PIT | L | 5.0 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| 2022-09-07 | CIN | CHC | W | 5.2 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022-08-31 | CIN | STL | — | 4.2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022-08-26 | CIN | WAS | W | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 2022-08-21 | CIN | PIT | W | 5.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022-08-15 | CIN | PHI | L | 5.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022-08-09 | CIN | NYN | L | 5.1 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022-08-03 | CIN | MIA | L | 5.1 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022-07-29 | CIN | BAL | — | 5.1 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | ATL | P | 9 | 8 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | ATL | P | 15 | 15 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | ATL | P | 30 | 30 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 1 |
| 2013 | ATL | P | 32 | 32 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 2014 | ATL | P | 25 | 25 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | KCA | P | 65 | 0 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 |
| 2018 | TEX | P | 28 | 28 | 5 | 18 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | TEX | P | 32 | 32 | 7 | 21 | 0 | 1 |
| 2020 | TEX | P | 7 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2020 | OAK | P | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | KCA | P | 28 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | CIN | P | 19 | 19 | 4 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 295 |
Salary History
Mike Minor's recorded salaries total $6,837,500 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Minor's career ran from 2010 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | KCA | AL | $2,000,000 |
| 2014 | ATL | NL | $3,850,000 |
| 2013 | ATL | NL | $505,000 |
| 2012 | ATL | NL | $482,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $6,837,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt University | Nashville | TN | 2007, 2008, 2009 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Cy Young Award | AL | 8th | 7.0 | 210 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Minor (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Mike Minor: the record in brief
August 9, 2010 and September 17, 2022 bracket Mike Minor's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The season rows list, in order, the Atlanta Braves (2010 to 2014), the Kansas City Royals (2017 through 2021), the Texas Rangers (2018 to 2020), the Oakland Athletics (2020), and the Cincinnati Reds (2022). Minor, born on December 26, 1987, in Chapel Hill, TN, USA, is listed as a pitcher and threw left-handed and batted right-handed. Minor's listed size is 6'4" and 210 pounds. The given name on file is Michael David Minor.
The pitching table credits Minor with a 83-90 record and a 4.25 ERA in 295 games. Also on Minor's record: 1,273 strikeouts. Minor's 4.25 ERA was close to the 4.10 league figure for those seasons. 2019 brought Minor a season-high 14 wins. 2013 was Minor's sharpest full season, a 3.21 ERA against the league's 3.87.
Minor finished 8th in the 2019 Cy Young Award voting, the best showing in the voting table.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Minor
- What years did Mike Minor play?
- Mike Minor played in Major League Baseball from 2010 to 2022.
- Was Mike Minor a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Minor pitched in the major leagues, recording 83 wins and 1273 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Minor hit?
- Mike Minor hit 2 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Mike Minor play for?
- Mike Minor played for 5 teams: the Atlanta Braves (2010–2014), the Kansas City Royals (2017, 2021), the Texas Rangers (2018–2020), the Oakland Athletics (2020), and the Cincinnati Reds (2022).
- What were Mike Minor's career stats?
- In 295 games, Mike Minor went 83-90 with a 4.25 ERA, 1,273 strikeouts, 1,409.0 innings pitched, and 6 saves. At the plate he had 25 hits and 2 home runs.
- How much did Mike Minor earn in his career?
- Mike Minor's recorded salaries total $6,837,500 over 4 seasons, 2012 to 2016. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Minor's career ran from 2010 to 2022. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 2010 and 2011.
- What was Mike Minor's salary?
- Mike Minor's last recorded salary was $2,000,000, in 2016. His highest recorded salary was $3,850,000, in 2014, and his lowest was $482,500, in 2012. The Salary History table lists each season from 2012 to 2016.
- What position did Mike Minor play?
- Mike Minor played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Minor and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Minor was listed at 6 feet 4 inches and 210 pounds.
- What was Mike Minor's career ERA?
- Mike Minor finished with a 4.25 career ERA, going 83-90 with 1,273 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Minor have?
- Mike Minor recorded 1,273 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Minor in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Minor has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.