Mike Rowland
Born: 1/31/1953 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-07-25 | Final Game: 1981-10-03
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 205 lbs
Full name: Michael Evan Rowland
Biography
Mike Rowland, born in 1953, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 25, 1980, to October 3, 1981. Rowland played during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the game was evolving with a focus on offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Despite a brief career, he made an impact as a reliable arm on the mound.
Rowland finished his career with a record of 1-2 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.74, showcasing his ability to limit runs and maintain composure under pressure. He recorded 16 strikeouts throughout his tenure, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher, although he did not register any saves. Rowland's contributions to his teams during this era reflected the changing dynamics of pitching, emphasizing control and strategy over sheer power. His legacy, though not extensively documented, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history during the early 1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 28 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42.7 | 33 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 16 | 2.74 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 1 | 1 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 2.33 | - |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 0 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15.7 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 3.45 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 1.000 | 2.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SFG | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1981 | SFG | NL | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 28 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | SFN | P | 19 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1981 | SFN | P | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millikin University | Decatur | IL | 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975 |