Mike Nagy
Born: 3/25/1948 in New York, NY, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-04-21 | Final Game: 1974-05-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Michael Timothy Nagy
Biography
Mike Nagy, born in 1948, was a talented pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1969 to 1974. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 20-13 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. Known for his ability to strike out batters, Nagy recorded a total of 170 strikeouts throughout his time in the league. Despite his solid performance on the mound, he did not record any saves during his career, which reflected the pitching strategies of the era.
Nagy's professional journey began with accolades, as he was recognized as The Sporting News Rookie Pitcher of the Year, highlighting his potential and contributions to his teams. He played during a transformative period in baseball, bridging the gap between the traditional styles of the 1960s and the more modern approaches that followed. His career, although relatively brief, left a mark as he navigated the challenges of being a pitcher in an evolving sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | 13 | 87 | 62 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 418.7 | 431 | 193 | 37 | 210 | 170 | 4.15 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 12 | 2 | 33 | 28 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 196.7 | 183 | 68 | 106 | 84 | 3.11 | -2492.7 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 6 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 128.7 | 138 | 64 | 64 | 56 | 4.48 | -3425.7 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 1 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38.0 | 46 | 28 | 20 | 9 | 6.63 | -1394.1 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | STL | NL | 0 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40.7 | 44 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 4.20 | - |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 8.53 | -845.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88 | 133 | 8 | 18 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 6 | 45 | 0.135 | 0.179 | 0.173 | 0.352 | -654.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | BOS | AL | 34 | 65 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 27 | 0.077 | -654.5 |
| 1970 | BOS | AL | 23 | 44 | 3 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | BOS | AL | 12 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.083 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | STL | NL | 9 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | HOU | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 87 | 62 | 33 | 56 | 4 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | BOS | P | 33 | 28 | 17 | 29 | 3 | 6 |
| 1970 | BOS | P | 23 | 20 | 12 | 15 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | BOS | P | 12 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1972 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1973 | SLN | P | 9 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | HOU | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 87 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | TSN Rookie Pitcher of the Year |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 2nd | 6.0 | 24 | 6 |