Mike Trujillo
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1989)
Mike Trujillo was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989 for the Boston Red Sox, the Seattle Mariners, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 5 seasons. Across 83 career appearances, he went 12-12 with a 5.02 ERA and 96 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
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 180 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-04-14
- Last Game
- 1989-06-17
Full name: Michael Andrew Trujillo
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 4 | 4 | 27 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 84.0 | 112 | 45 | 23 | 19 | 4.82 | 3.89 (-24%) | -735.8 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.2 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 9.53 | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 3 | 2 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 41.1 | 32 | 11 | 15 | 19 | 2.40 | 3.97 (+40%) | -558.5 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 4 | 4 | 28 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 65.2 | 70 | 45 | 26 | 36 | 6.17 | 4.29 (-44%) | -1864.8 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 5.11 | 3.73 (-37%) | -477.6 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 25.2 | 35 | 17 | 13 | 13 | 5.96 | 3.71 (-61%) | -692.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 12 | 12 | 83 | 22 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 234.2 | 267 | 131 | 88 | 96 | 5.02 | — | -4,329 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | BOS | AL | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | BOS | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1986 | SEA | AL | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | SEA | AL | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1988 | DET | AL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1989 | DET | AL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 83 | 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 (166 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 46 | 139.0 | 150 | 75 | 54 | 62 | 4.86 |
| Away | 37 | 95.2 | 117 | 55 | 34 | 34 | 5.17 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-06-17 | DET | LAA | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-06-11 | DET | TOR | — | 1.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1989-06-07 | DET | BOS | — | 1.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-06-05 | DET | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-06-02 | DET | BAL | L | 2.2 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1989-05-28 | DET | KCR | L | 6.0 | 7 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1989-05-23 | DET | CLE | W | 9.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 1989-05-16 | DET | CHW | — | 4.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-07-10 | DET | OAK | — | 4.2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 1988-07-03 | DET | LAA | — | 2.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | 83 |
Salary History
Mike Trujillo's recorded salaries total $85,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trujillo's career ran from 1985 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1989.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | BOS | AL | $85,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $85,000 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Northern Colorado | Greeley | CO | 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Mike Trujillo: the record in brief
According to the bio, Mike Trujillo debuted on April 14, 1985 and played a final game on June 17, 1989. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Red Sox (1985 through 1986), the Seattle Mariners (1986 through 1987), and the Detroit Tigers (1988 through 1989). Trujillo, born on January 12, 1960, in Denver, CO, USA, is listed as a pitcher and both batted and threw right-handed. Trujillo's listed size is 6 feet, 1 inch and 180 pounds. The given name on file is Michael Andrew Trujillo.
Trujillo pitched in 83 games, starting 22, and finished with a 12-12 record and 5.02 ERA. The same table counts 96 strikeouts. Against a 3.92 league ERA for the same seasons, the 5.02 mark was 28.1% worse. In 1985, one of the busiest seasons, Trujillo posted a 4.82 ERA; the league figure that year was 3.89.
Every defensive appearance on record for Trujillo, 83 games, came at pitcher. On the mound, Trujillo's fielding totals are 22 putouts, 39 assists and 2 errors.
The one salary on file is $85,000, for 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trujillo's career ran from 1985 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1989. The college table lists University of Northern Colorado in 1979, 1980, 1981, and 1982. The game-log section draws on 166 games of Retrosheet box scores for Trujillo.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Trujillo
- What years did Mike Trujillo play?
- Mike Trujillo played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1989.
- Was Mike Trujillo a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Trujillo pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 96 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Trujillo play for?
- Mike Trujillo played for 3 teams: the Boston Red Sox (1985–1986), the Seattle Mariners (1986–1987), and the Detroit Tigers (1988–1989).
- What were Mike Trujillo's career stats?
- In 83 games, Mike Trujillo went 12-12 with a 5.02 ERA, 96 strikeouts, 234.2 innings pitched, and 3 saves.
- How much did Mike Trujillo earn in his career?
- Mike Trujillo's recorded salaries total $85,000 over 1 season, in 1986. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Trujillo's career ran from 1985 to 1989. No salary is recorded for 1985, 1987, 1988, and 1989.
- What was Mike Trujillo's salary?
- Mike Trujillo's recorded salary was $85,000 in 1986.
- What position did Mike Trujillo play?
- Mike Trujillo played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Trujillo and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Trujillo was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 180 pounds.
- What was Mike Trujillo's career ERA?
- Mike Trujillo finished with a 5.02 career ERA, going 12-12 with 96 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Trujillo have?
- Mike Trujillo recorded 96 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Trujillo in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Trujillo has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.