Mike Raczka
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992)
Mike Raczka was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1992 for the Athletics. Across 8 career appearances, he went 0-0 with a 8.53 ERA and 2 strikeouts.
- 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'2" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-08-15
- Last Game
- 1992-09-23
Full name: Michael Raczka
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.53 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.1 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 8.53 | — | 0 | ||
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | OAK | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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 (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 4 | 2.0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9.00 |
| Away | 4 | 4.1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8.31 |
Last 8 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992-09-23 | OAK | CHW | — | 2.2 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-20 | OAK | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-12 | OAK | SEA | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-09-04 | OAK | BOS | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-08-31 | OAK | BAL | — | 0.1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1992-08-21 | OAK | BAL | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-18 | OAK | NYY | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992-08-15 | OAK | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Haven | West Haven | CT | 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 |
Mike Raczka: the record in brief
August 15, 1992 and September 23, 1992 bracket Mike Raczka's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. All of the seasons listed were played for the Oakland Athletics. Raczka played primarily as a pitcher and threw and hit left-handed. Born on November 16, 1962, in New Britain, CT, USA, Raczka was listed at 6'2" and 180 pounds. On the record, Mike Raczka was born Michael Raczka.
Raczka pitched in 8 games, starting 0, and finished with a 0-0 record and 8.53 ERA. The totals include 2 strikeouts. The league ERA over Raczka's seasons was 3.75, so the 8.53 figure ran 127.6% worse than average. All of that pitching came in 1992, with 8 games and 2 strikeouts.
The college table lists University of New Haven in 1981, 1982, 1983, and 1984. Raczka's game-by-game log, linked below the splits, holds 16 games from Retrosheet.
The position breakdown shows 8 games, all at pitcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Raczka
- Was Mike Raczka a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Raczka pitched in the major leagues, recording 0 wins and 2 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Raczka play for?
- Mike Raczka played for one team, the Oakland Athletics (1992).
- What were Mike Raczka's career stats?
- In 8 games, Mike Raczka went 0-0 with a 8.53 ERA, 2 strikeouts, and 6.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Mike Raczka play?
- Mike Raczka played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Raczka and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Raczka was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Mike Raczka's career ERA?
- Mike Raczka finished with a 8.53 career ERA, going 0-0 with 2 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Raczka have?
- Mike Raczka recorded 2 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Raczka in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Raczka has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.