Michael Pineda
Born: 1/18/1989 in Yaguate, San Cristóbal, D.R.
MLB Debut: 2011-04-05 | Final Game: 2022-09-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'7" | Weight: 280 lbs
Full name: Michael Francisco Pineda
Biography
Michael Pineda, born in 1989, was a skilled pitcher who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 2011 to 2022. Known for his powerful right arm and impressive strikeout ability, Pineda recorded a career record of 64-61 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.06. Over the course of his career, he accumulated 966 strikeouts, showcasing his effectiveness on the mound. Despite not recording any saves, Pineda's contributions as a starting pitcher were evident throughout his tenure in the league.
Pineda's career included a notable highlight when he was selected as an All-Star, reflecting his status as one of the prominent pitchers of his era. He began his career during a time when the game was marked by both offensive explosions and evolving pitching strategies. His ability to miss bats and deliver quality innings made him a valuable asset to his teams. Overall, Michael Pineda's legacy in baseball is characterized by his impressive strikeout totals and his role in the competitive landscape of the Major Leagues during the 2010s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 61 | 181 | 180 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1008.7 | 990 | 455 | 144 | 221 | 966 | 4.06 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 9 | 10 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 171.0 | 133 | 71 | 55 | 173 | 3.74 | 2298.4 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 5 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 56 | 16 | 7 | 59 | 1.89 | - |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 12 | 10 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 160.7 | 176 | 78 | 21 | 156 | 4.37 | - |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 6 | 12 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 175.7 | 184 | 94 | 53 | 207 | 4.82 | - |
| 2017 | NYY | AL | 8 | 4 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 96.3 | 103 | 47 | 21 | 92 | 4.39 | - |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 11 | 5 | 26 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146.0 | 141 | 65 | 28 | 140 | 4.01 | 1815.0 |
| 2020 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 25 | 3.38 | 1499.4 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 9 | 8 | 22 | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 109.3 | 114 | 44 | 21 | 88 | 3.62 | 147.6 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 2 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.7 | 58 | 30 | 8 | 26 | 5.79 | -2550.7 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SEA | AL | 28 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 2014 | NYY | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2015 | NYY | AL | 27 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2016 | NYY | AL | 32 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2017 | NYY | AL | 17 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 2019 | MIN | AL | 26 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2020 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2021 | MIN | AL | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 2022 | DET | AL | 11 | 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 | 181 | 180 | 43 | 102 | 8 | 5 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | SEA | P | 28 | 28 | 8 | 17 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 | NYA | P | 13 | 13 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| 2015 | NYA | P | 27 | 27 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 2016 | NYA | P | 32 | 32 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 | NYA | P | 17 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 2 |
| 2019 | MIN | P | 26 | 26 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | MIN | P | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | MIN | P | 22 | 21 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 | DET | P | 11 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 181 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Player of the Week | Week of 2015-05-10 |
| 2011 | Rookie of the Month | April |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | NYA | AL | $4,300,000 |
| 2015 | NYA | AL | $2,100,000 |
| 2012 | NYA | AL | $528,475 |
| 2011 | SEA | AL | $414,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $7,342,475 | ||
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Rookie of the Year | AL | 5th | 11.0 | 140 | 0 |