Mike Pazik
Born: 1/26/1950 in Lynn, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1975-05-11 | Final Game: 1977-04-22
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Michael Joseph Pazik
Biography
Mike Pazik, born in 1950, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1975 to 1977. He made his mark in Major League Baseball during a transitional period in the game, when the sport was moving away from the dominant pitching styles of the early 1970s towards a more offensive-oriented approach. Pazik played in the big leagues for a brief period, appearing in a total of 24 games. He finished his career with a record of 1-4 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.79, along with 20 strikeouts.
Although Pazik did not achieve significant individual accolades during his time in the majors, he contributed to his teams with his pitching skills. His role as a pitcher during a time when the game was evolving highlighted the challenges many players faced in adapting to changing offensive strategies. Despite his limited success, Pazik's journey through the sport reflects the diverse paths taken by players in the history of baseball. He remains a part of the rich tapestry of the game, representing a generation of athletes who strived to excel in a competitive environment.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 59 | 30 | 6 | 20 | 20 | 5.79 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 0 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.7 | 28 | 18 | 10 | 8 | 8.24 | -1428.3 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 7.00 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 18 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 2.50 | 92.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | MIN | AL | 3 | 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 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | MIN | P | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | MIN | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Holy Cross | Worcester | MA | 1970, 1971 |