Mike Munoz
Born: 7/12/1965 in Baldwin Park, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1989-09-06 | Final Game: 2000-04-26
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael Anthony Munoz
Biography
Mike Munoz, born in 1965, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1989 until 2000. Over his eleven seasons in Major League Baseball, Munoz played for several teams, establishing himself as a reliable arm in the bullpen and a versatile option for starting roles. With a career record of 18-20 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.19, he contributed to his teams with a total of 240 strikeouts and 11 saves, showcasing his ability to miss bats and close out games when called upon.
Munoz's playing career unfolded during a dynamic era in baseball, characterized by a shift in offensive strategies and the increasing emphasis on bullpen specialization. His experience on the mound reflected the transitional nature of the game in the late 1980s and 1990s, where pitchers were often required to adapt to both starting and relief roles. While he may not have achieved the marquee status of some of his contemporaries, Munoz's contributions to the teams he played for, alongside his dedication to the craft of pitching, solidified his place in the history of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 20 | 453 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 364.3 | 408 | 210 | 34 | 174 | 240 | 5.19 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 16.88 | - |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3.18 | - |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 3 | 9.64 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 48.0 | 44 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 3.00 | -550.6 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 2 | 1 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 4.50 | 342.3 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 6.00 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 4 | 2 | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 45.7 | 37 | 19 | 31 | 32 | 3.74 | -125.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 2 | 4 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 43.7 | 54 | 36 | 27 | 37 | 7.42 | -1719.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 54 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 44.7 | 55 | 33 | 16 | 45 | 6.65 | 1294.1 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 3 | 3 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 45.7 | 52 | 23 | 13 | 26 | 4.53 | 491.2 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 2 | 2 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 41.3 | 53 | 26 | 16 | 24 | 5.66 | 615.8 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 2 | 1 | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 52.7 | 52 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 3.93 | 377.1 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 11 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 453 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.143 | 0.400 | 0.286 | 0.686 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAD | NL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | LAD | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | COL | NL | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | 57 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | 64 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | 54 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | 64 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NLDS1 | COL | 4 | 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 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | NLDS1 | COL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 13.50 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 453 | 0 | 35 | 72 | 4 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | LAN | P | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1990 | LAN | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | DET | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | DET | P | 65 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | COL | P | 21 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | DET | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | COL | P | 57 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1995 | COL | P | 64 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996 | COL | P | 54 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 1997 | COL | P | 64 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
| 1998 | COL | P | 40 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | TEX | P | 56 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 |
| 2000 | TEX | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 453 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | TEX | AL | $750,000 |
| 1999 | TEX | AL | $450,000 |
| 1998 | COL | NL | $585,000 |
| 1997 | COL | NL | $350,000 |
| 1996 | COL | NL | $290,000 |
| 1995 | COL | NL | $300,000 |
| 1994 | COL | NL | $195,000 |
| 1993 | DET | AL | $180,000 |
| 1992 | DET | AL | $115,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $3,215,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Polytechnic State University - Pomona | Pomona | CA | 1984, 1985, 1986 |