Mike Trombley
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1992-2002)
Mike Trombley was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2002 for the Minnesota Twins, the Baltimore Orioles, and the Los Angeles Dodgers, a span of 11 seasons. Across 509 career appearances, he went 37-47 with a 4.48 ERA, 672 strikeouts, and 44 saves.
- 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
- 6'2" / 200 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1992-08-19
- Last Game
- 2002-05-27
Full name: Michael Scott Trombley
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 | MIN | AL | 3 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 46.1 | 43 | 17 | 17 | 38 | 3.30 | 3.75 (+12%) | 40.1 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 6 | 6 | 44 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 114.1 | 131 | 62 | 41 | 85 | 4.88 | 4.19 (-16%) | -488.5 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 2 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 48.1 | 56 | 34 | 18 | 32 | 6.33 | 4.51 (-40%) | -1556.8 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 4 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 97.2 | 107 | 61 | 42 | 68 | 5.62 | 4.45 (-26%) | -2534.1 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 5 | 1 | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 68.2 | 61 | 23 | 25 | 57 | 3.01 | 4.61 (+35%) | 2455.1 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 2 | 3 | 67 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 82.1 | 77 | 40 | 31 | 74 | 4.37 | 4.39 (avg) | 1612.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 6 | 5 | 77 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 96.2 | 90 | 39 | 41 | 89 | 3.63 | 4.43 (+18%) | -1076.5 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 2 | 8 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 87.1 | 93 | 42 | 28 | 82 | 4.33 | 4.71 (+8%) | 420.1 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 4 | 5 | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 72.0 | 67 | 33 | 38 | 72 | 4.12 | 4.77 (+14%) | -1481.3 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 3 | 4 | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 54.2 | 38 | 21 | 27 | 45 | 3.46 | 4.42 (+22%) | 652.4 |
| 2001 | LAN | NL | 0 | 4 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23.1 | 27 | 17 | 10 | 27 | 6.56 | 4.42 (-48%) | -226.8 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 15.75 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 37 | 47 | 509 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 44 | 795.2 | 800 | 396 | 319 | 672 | 4.48 | — | -2,184 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 509 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .419 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .755 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MIN | AL | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | 44 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | 67 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | 75 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | 75 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | BAL | AL | 50 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2001 | LAN | NL | 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2002 | MIN | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 12 seasons | 509 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 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 (1018 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 259 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 250 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 259 | 403.2 | 388 | 202 | 146 | 354 | 4.50 |
| Away | 250 | 392.0 | 412 | 194 | 173 | 318 | 4.45 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-05-27 | MIN | TEX | — | 1.1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002-05-18 | MIN | NYY | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2002-05-17 | MIN | NYY | L | 0.1 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-16 | MIN | KCR | — | 1.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002-05-15 | MIN | KCR | — | 0.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001-10-04 | LAD | SDP | — | 2.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 2001-09-28 | LAD | AZ | L | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001-09-23 | LAD | AZ | — | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 2001-09-22 | LAD | AZ | — | 0.1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001-09-19 | LAD | SDP | L | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | MIN | P | 10 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | MIN | P | 44 | 10 | 6 | 19 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | MIN | P | 24 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1995 | MIN | P | 20 | 18 | 9 | 10 | 1 | 2 |
| 1996 | MIN | P | 43 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | MIN | P | 67 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | MIN | P | 77 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 1999 | MIN | P | 75 | 0 | 8 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | BAL | P | 75 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | BAL | P | 50 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | LAN | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2002 | MIN | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 509 |
Salary History
Mike Trombley's recorded salaries total $7,484,833 over 9 seasons, 1993 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trombley's career ran from 1992 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 2002.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | BAL | AL | $2,333,333 |
| 2000 | BAL | AL | $2,250,000 |
| 1999 | MIN | AL | $1,500,000 |
| 1998 | MIN | AL | $425,000 |
| 1997 | MIN | AL | $375,000 |
| 1996 | MIN | AL | $162,500 |
| 1995 | MIN | AL | $140,000 |
| 1994 | MIN | AL | $175,000 |
| 1993 | MIN | AL | $124,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $7,484,833 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duke University | Durham | NC | 1987, 1988, 1989 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
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Mike Trombley: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Trombley debuted on August 19, 1992 and played a final game on May 27, 2002. The team column moves through the Minnesota Twins (1992 to 2002), the Baltimore Orioles (2000 through 2001), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001). Trombley is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 2 inches and 200 pounds. The bio says Trombley threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is April 14, 1967, in Springfield, MA, USA. Mike Trombley was the playing name; the full given name is Michael Scott.
Trombley pitched in 509 games, starting 36, and finished with a 37-47 record and 4.48 ERA. The same table counts 672 strikeouts and 44 saves. Trombley's 4.48 ERA was close to the 4.41 league figure for those seasons. 1993 brought Trombley a season-high 6 wins. The strikeout high was 89 in 1998. Trombley saved 24 games in 1999, the season high. 1996 was Trombley's sharpest full season, a 3.01 ERA against the league's 4.61.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Trombley
- What years did Mike Trombley play?
- Mike Trombley played in Major League Baseball from 1992 to 2002.
- Was Mike Trombley a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Trombley pitched in the major leagues, recording 37 wins and 672 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike Trombley hit?
- Mike Trombley hit 0 career home runs.
- What teams did Mike Trombley play for?
- Mike Trombley played for 3 teams: the Minnesota Twins (1992–1999, 2002), the Baltimore Orioles (2000–2001), and the Los Angeles Dodgers (2001).
- What were Mike Trombley's career stats?
- In 509 games, Mike Trombley went 37-47 with a 4.48 ERA, 672 strikeouts, 795.2 innings pitched, and 44 saves.
- How much did Mike Trombley earn in his career?
- Mike Trombley's recorded salaries total $7,484,833 over 9 seasons, 1993 to 2001. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trombley's career ran from 1992 to 2002. No salary is recorded for 1992 and 2002.
- What was Mike Trombley's salary?
- Mike Trombley's last recorded salary was $2,333,333, in 2001. His highest recorded salary was $2,333,333, in 2001, and his lowest was $124,000, in 1993. The Salary History table lists each season from 1993 to 2001.
- What position did Mike Trombley play?
- Mike Trombley played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Trombley and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Trombley was listed at 6 feet 2 inches and 200 pounds.
- What was Mike Trombley's career ERA?
- Mike Trombley finished with a 4.48 career ERA, going 37-47 with 672 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Trombley have?
- Mike Trombley recorded 672 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Trombley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Trombley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.