Mike Prendergast
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1919)
Mike Prendergast was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1919 for the Chicago Whales, the Chicago Cubs, and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 6 seasons. Across 180 career appearances, he went 41-53 with a 2.74 ERA and 311 strikeouts. He also batted .115 with 0 home runs. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 693.0.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 11/18/1967 in Omaha, NE, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-17
- Last Game
- 1919-06-09
Full name: Michael Thomas Prendergast
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 5 | 9 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 136.0 | 131 | 36 | 40 | 71 | 2.38 | 2.93 (+19%) | -39.9 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 14 | 12 | 42 | 30 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 253.2 | 220 | 70 | 67 | 95 | 2.48 | 2.90 (+14%) | 545.3 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 6 | 11 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 152.0 | 127 | 39 | 23 | 56 | 2.31 | 2.78 (+17%) | 948.4 |
| 1917 | CHN | NL | 3 | 6 | 35 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 99.1 | 112 | 37 | 21 | 43 | 3.35 | 2.69 (-25%) | -359.8 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 13 | 14 | 33 | 30 | 20 | 0 | 1 | 252.1 | 257 | 81 | 46 | 41 | 2.89 | 2.83 (-2%) | -43.3 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.0 | 20 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 8.40 | 3.09 (-172%) | -357.8 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 41 | 53 | 180 | 97 | 48 | 6 | 4 | 908.1 | 867 | 277 | 207 | 311 | 2.74 | — | 693 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 180 | 279 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 84 | .115 | .148 | .125 | .274 | -1,711 |
Career AVG .115 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 54.7% below league average.
Career OBP .148 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 53.4% below league average.
Career SLG .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.3% below league average.
Career OPS .274 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 58.0% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 30 | 37 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 9 | .108 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 42 | 80 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 35 | .075 | .250 (-70%) | .318 (-66%) | .332 (-77%) | .651 (-72%) | -835.4 |
| 1916 | CHN | NL | 35 | 46 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 17 | .152 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | CHN | NL | 35 | 28 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 33 | 85 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 19 | .082 | .255 (-68%) | .318 (-68%) | .326 (-75%) | .645 (-71%) | -875.3 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 180 | 279 | 6 | 32 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 84 | .115 | — | — | — | — | -1,711 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (360 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 140 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 6 | .114 |
| Away | 86 | 139 | 3 | 16 | 0 | 5 | .115 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 94 | 494.0 | 485 | 136 | 96 | 194 | 2.48 |
| Away | 86 | 414.0 | 383 | 144 | 115 | 125 | 3.13 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-06-09 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-30 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-14 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-06 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-04-28 | PHI | BRO | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-31 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-27 | PHI | PIT | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1918-08-23 | PHI | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1918-08-19 | PHI | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-14 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-06-09 | PHI | STL | — | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-05-30 | PHI | BSN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-05-14 | PHI | PIT | — | 4.0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1919-05-06 | PHI | BRO | L | 4.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1919-04-28 | PHI | BRO | — | 2.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-31 | PHI | BSN | L | 11.0 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 1918-08-27 | PHI | PIT | W | 7.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1918-08-23 | PHI | CIN | — | 7.2 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-19 | PHI | STL | W | 9.0 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1918-08-14 | PHI | BRO | L | 8.0 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 180 |
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Mike Prendergast: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Prendergast's first major league game on April 17, 1914; the last one listed came on June 9, 1919. The team column moves through the Chicago Chi-Feds (1914), the Chicago Whales (1915), the Chicago Cubs (1916 to 1917), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1918 to 1919). Prendergast played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 15, 1888, in Arlington, IL, USA and a listed size of 5'9" and 165 pounds. The bio records the death on November 18, 1967, in Omaha, NE, USA. Mike Prendergast was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Thomas.
Across 180 games (97 starts), Prendergast recorded 41 wins against 53 losses with a 2.74 ERA. Also on Prendergast's record: 311 strikeouts, 48 complete games, and 6 shutouts. Prendergast's 2.74 ERA was close to the 2.87 league figure for those seasons. 1915 brought Prendergast a season-high 14 wins.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Prendergast
- What years did Mike Prendergast play?
- Mike Prendergast played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1919.
- Was Mike Prendergast a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Prendergast pitched in the major leagues, recording 41 wins and 311 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Prendergast hit?
- Mike Prendergast hit 0 career home runs with 32 hits.
- What teams did Mike Prendergast play for?
- Mike Prendergast played for 3 teams: the Chicago Whales (1914–1915), the Chicago Cubs (1916–1917), and the Philadelphia Phillies (1918–1919).
- What were Mike Prendergast's career stats?
- In 180 games, Mike Prendergast went 41-53 with a 2.74 ERA, 311 strikeouts, 908.1 innings pitched, and 4 saves. At the plate he had 32 hits and 0 home runs.
- What position did Mike Prendergast play?
- Mike Prendergast played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Prendergast and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Prendergast was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Mike Prendergast's career ERA?
- Mike Prendergast finished with a 2.74 career ERA, going 41-53 with 311 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Prendergast have?
- Mike Prendergast recorded 311 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Prendergast in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Prendergast has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.