Mike Venafro, baseball player, 1999-2006

Mike Venafro

Born: 8/2/1973 in Takoma Park, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1999-04-24 | Final Game: 2006-09-30

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Michael Robert Venafro

Biography

Mike Venafro, born in 1973, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1999 to 2006. Making his debut in the late 1990s, Venafro played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball characterized by a surge in offensive production and the emergence of power hitters. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 15-10, showcasing his ability to contribute effectively on the mound. Venafro finished his career with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.09, demonstrating a solid performance as a reliable pitcher. He recorded 131 strikeouts and notched 5 saves, indicating his versatility and capacity to perform in high-pressure situations. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity, Venafro left a mark on the teams he played for and contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball during the early 2000s. His journey through the league is remembered for the challenges and triumphs of a pitcher navigating a dynamic era in the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
15 10 307 0 0 0 5 253.3 264 115 15 94 131 4.09 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
307 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 .000 .000 .000 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
2004 NLDS1 LAN 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000
1999 ALDS2 TEX 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 4 0 0 1.7 2 0 1 1 0.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
2004 NLDS1 LAN 0 0 2 0 0 0.7 0 0 0 1 0.00
1999 ALDS2 TEX 0 0 2 0 0 1.0 2 0 1 0 0.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 307 0 12 52 6 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 307

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2003 TBA AL $300,000
2002 OAK AL $812,500
2001 TEX AL $310,000
2000 TEX AL $245,000
1999 TEX AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $1,867,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
James Madison University Harrisonburg VA 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995