Mike Thurman
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1997-2002)
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'4" / 190 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1997-09-02
- Last Game
- 2002-09-14
Full name: Michael Richard Thurman
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 36 | 105 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 493.7 | 537 | 277 | 59 | 190 | 296 | 5.05 | -2156.2 |
Career ERA 5.05 vs. league average 4.50 across their career seasons β 12.2% worse than league average.
Season-by-Season Pitching
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.7 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 5.40 | 4.39 (-23%) | -576.6 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 4 | 5 | 14 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 67.0 | 60 | 35 | 26 | 32 | 4.70 | 4.43 (-6%) | -685.1 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 7 | 11 | 29 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 146.7 | 140 | 66 | 52 | 85 | 4.05 | 4.71 (+14%) | 75.3 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | 4 | 9 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 88.3 | 112 | 63 | 46 | 52 | 6.42 | 4.77 (-35%) | -388.5 |
| 2001 | MON | NL | 9 | 11 | 28 | 26 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 147.0 | 172 | 87 | 50 | 96 | 5.33 | 4.42 (-21%) | -1196.2 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 45 | 19 | 12 | 23 | 5.18 | 4.28 (-21%) | 614.9 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 26 | 36 | 105 | 87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 493.2 | 537 | 277 | 190 | 296 | 5.05 | — | -2,156 | ||
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
Career AVG .031 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons β 88.5% below league average.
Career OBP .086 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons β 74.4% below league average.
Career SLG .031 vs. league average .426 across their career seasons β 92.8% below league average.
Career OPS .117 vs. league average .763 across their career seasons β 84.7% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | NL | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | 14 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | 29 | 40 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 31 | .025 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | 17 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 17 | .042 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2001 | MON | NL | 28 | 42 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 27 | .024 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| 2002 | NYA | AL | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | β | β | β | β | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 105 | 131 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 93 | .031 | — | — | — | — | 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 (210 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 59 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .017 |
| Away | 57 | 72 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | .042 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 48 | 237.0 | 254 | 130 | 86 | 145 | 4.94 |
| Away | 57 | 256.2 | 283 | 147 | 104 | 151 | 5.15 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-09-14 | NYY | CHW | — | 4.0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2002-08-25 | NYY | TEX | — | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002-08-23 | NYY | TEX | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-10 | NYY | OAK | — | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-08-04 | NYY | LAA | — | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-07-31 | NYY | TEX | — | 2.0 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-07-23 | NYY | CLE | — | 2.0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002-07-13 | NYY | CLE | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2002-06-20 | NYY | COL | — | 1.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002-06-15 | NYY | NYN | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 105 | 87 | 23 | 61 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | MON | P | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | MON | P | 14 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MON | P | 29 | 27 | 9 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 2000 | MON | P | 17 | 17 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001 | MON | P | 28 | 26 | 10 | 18 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 | NYA | P | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 105 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | MON | NL | $300,000 |
| 2000 | MON | NL | $267,500 |
| 1999 | MON | NL | $212,500 |
| 1998 | MON | NL | $170,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $950,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon State University | Corvallis | OR | 1992, 1993, 1994 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative β closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Mike Thurman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Thurman
- What years did Mike Thurman play?
- Mike Thurman played in Major League Baseball from 1997 to 2002.
- Was Mike Thurman a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Thurman pitched in the major leagues, recording 26 wins and 296 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Thurman hit?
- Mike Thurman hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.