Mike Wallace
Born: 2/3/1951 in Gastonia, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1973-06-27 | Final Game: 1977-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Michael Sherman Wallace
Biography
Mike Wallace, born in 1951, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1973 until his retirement on May 1, 1977. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 11 wins and 3 losses, showcasing a solid performance on the mound with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.91. Wallace struck out 105 batters and recorded 3 saves, contributing to his teams' efforts during an era characterized by a transition in baseball styles and player dynamics.
Wallace's playing career unfolded in a time when the game was evolving, with shifts towards more specialized pitching roles and increased emphasis on strikeouts. His effectiveness as both a starter and a reliever demonstrated his versatility and adaptability on the field. While his time in the majors was relatively brief, Wallace's contributions during his tenure left a lasting impact, as he was part of a generation that helped shape the future of pitching strategies in the league.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 3 | 117 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 181.7 | 188 | 79 | 9 | 107 | 105 | 3.91 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 33.3 | 38 | 14 | 15 | 20 | 3.78 | 537.3 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 6 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52.3 | 42 | 14 | 35 | 34 | 2.41 | - |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.3 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 14.54 | - |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.7 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2.08 | - |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 3 | 2 | 49 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 66.3 | 66 | 30 | 39 | 40 | 4.07 | - |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 2 | 7.56 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 117 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.143 | 0.250 | 0.143 | 0.393 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PHI | NL | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | NYY | AL | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | PHI | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | NYY | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | STL | NL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | STL | NL | 49 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 117 | 4 | 9 | 23 | 2 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | PHI | P | 20 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | NYA | P | 23 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1974 | PHI | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | NYA | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1975 | SLN | P | 9 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | SLN | P | 49 | 0 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 2 |
| 1977 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 117 |