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
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 3 | 2 | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68.3 | 63 | 25 | 22 | 37 | 3.29 | 1384.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 3 | 1 | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 56.3 | 64 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 3.83 | 1394.1 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 5 | 5 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 60.0 | 54 | 32 | 28 | 29 | 4.80 | 230.4 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 2 | 2 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.0 | 45 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 4.62 | -813.9 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 1 | 0 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19.0 | 24 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 4.74 | - |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4.00 | - |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2.45 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | AL | 65 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2000 | TEX | AL | 77 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | TEX | AL | 70 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2002 | OAK | AL | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2003 | TBR | AL | 24 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2004 | LAD | NL | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2006 | COL | NL | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
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
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | TEX | P | 65 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| 2000 | TEX | P | 77 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 | TEX | P | 70 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | OAK | P | 47 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | TBA | P | 24 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | LAN | P | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | COL | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 |