Micah Owings
Born: 9/28/1982 in Gainesville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-04-06 | Final Game: 2012-04-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'5" | Weight: 220 lbs
Full name: Micah Burton Owings
Biography
Micah Owings, born in 1982, was a professional baseball pitcher who made a notable impact in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2012. He showcased his talents primarily as a starting pitcher, known for his unique ability to contribute both on the mound and at the plate. Owings played during an era that was characterized by a transition in pitching styles and a growing emphasis on offensive contributions from pitchers, a rare but increasingly valued skill.
Over the course of his career, Owings compiled a record of 32-33, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.86. He recorded 347 strikeouts and achieved one save, demonstrating his versatility and capability as a pitcher. His blend of power and efficiency on the mound made him a valuable asset to his teams, allowing him to carve out a respectable career in a competitive league. After his retirement, Owings remained a part of baseball lore, remembered not only for his pitching prowess but also for his rare ability to contribute offensively, a trait that endeared him to fans and highlighted the evolving nature of the game during his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | 33 | 138 | 68 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 483.0 | 468 | 261 | 64 | 208 | 347 | 4.86 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 8 | 8 | 29 | 27 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 152.7 | 146 | 73 | 50 | 106 | 4.30 | - |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 6 | 9 | 22 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 104.7 | 104 | 69 | 41 | 87 | 5.93 | - |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 7 | 12 | 26 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 119.7 | 126 | 71 | 64 | 68 | 5.34 | -4135.6 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.3 | 28 | 20 | 25 | 35 | 5.40 | -494.4 |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 8 | 0 | 33 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63.0 | 56 | 25 | 23 | 44 | 3.57 | - |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 0 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2.79 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 183 | 205 | 27 | 58 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 35 | 0 | 8 | 72 | 0.283 | 0.310 | 0.502 | 0.813 | 365.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | AZ | NL | 35 | 60 | 9 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0.333 | 327.7 |
| 2008 | AZ | NL | 36 | 52 | 7 | 15 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 0.288 | -4.0 |
| 2008 | CIN | NL | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.500 | -4.0 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | 41 | 54 | 7 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.259 | 41.6 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | 27 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0.214 | 0.0 |
| 2011 | AZ | NL | 34 | 19 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.211 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | SDP | NL | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.250 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 |
| 2007 | NLCS | ARI | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 |
Playoff Career Pitching
| W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6.7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2.70 |
Playoff Pitching by Year
| Year | Round | Team | W | L | G | GS | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | NLDS2 | ARI | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 2007 | NLCS | ARI | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4.91 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 138 | 68 | 44 | 56 | 6 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | ARI | P | 29 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 2 | 1 |
| 2008 | ARI | P | 22 | 18 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 | CIN | P | 26 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 2 | 0 |
| 2010 | CIN | P | 22 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | ARI | P | 33 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| 2012 | SDN | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 138 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Silver Slugger | P |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | SDN | NL | $500,000 |
| 2010 | CIN | NL | $440,000 |
| 2009 | CIN | NL | $420,000 |
| 2008 | ARI | NL | $402,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $1,762,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia Institute of Technology | Atlanta | GA | 2003, 2004 |
| Tulane University | New Orleans | LA | 2005 |