Mike O'Rourke

Born: 9/1/1868 in Richmond, VA, USA

Died: 3/3/1934 in Richmond, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-30 | Final Game: 1890-10-15

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Michael Joseph O'Rourke

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Biography

Mike O'Rourke was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more lively game that would follow. Born in 1868, O'Rourke's career spanned from 1890 to October 15, 1890. During this brief tenure in Major League Baseball, he recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 4.07. His performance on the mound included a total of 8 strikeouts, though he did not achieve any saves throughout his career. O'Rourke's playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during his era, as pitchers began to develop more diverse strategies to compete in an increasingly competitive league. While his career was short-lived, his contributions to the game during its formative years remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history. Despite the limited statistics available from his time, O'Rourke's role as a pitcher in the late 1800s highlights the early development of pitching techniques and the ongoing evolution of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	6	5	5	0	0	42.0	47	19	0	10	8	4.07	0

Career ERA 4.07 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — near league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1890	BL3	AA	1	2	6	5	5	0	0	42.0	47	19	10	8	4.07	3.88 (-5%)	445.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
9	26	5	3	1	0	0	1	0	5	0	0.115	0.258	0.154	0.412	0.0

Career AVG .115 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 55.7% below league average.

Career OBP .258 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career SLG .154 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 56.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.412 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 40.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1890	BL3	AA	9	26	5	3	1	0	0	1	0	5	0	0.115	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
P	6	0	0	12	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	BL3	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0
1890	BL3	P	6	0	0	12	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5
Right Field	3