Mike York
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1990-1991)
Mike York was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 2 seasons. Across 18 career appearances, he went 2-5 with a 5.70 ERA and 23 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" / 187 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1990-08-17
- Last Game
- 1991-08-16
Full name: Michael David York
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.2 | 13 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2.84 | 3.86 (+26%) | 83.7 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 1 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34.2 | 45 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 6.75 | 3.91 (-73%) | -360.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 2 | 5 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 47.1 | 58 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 5.70 | — | -277 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | .333 | .333 | .667 | 0 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +29.8% above league average.
Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 13.4% below league average.
Career OPS .667 vs. league average .709 across their career seasons — 6.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1991 | CLE | AL | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 18 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .333 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 8 | 21.2 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 6.65 |
| Away | 10 | 25.2 | 30 | 14 | 9 | 13 | 4.91 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991-08-16 | CLE | TEX | — | 4.1 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991-08-06 | CLE | TEX | L | 0.2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-08-02 | CLE | KCR | — | 3.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 1991-07-28 | CLE | SEA | L | 3.1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-25 | CLE | OAK | W | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-19 | CLE | LAA | — | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-16 | CLE | OAK | — | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991-07-14 | CLE | SEA | L | 5.0 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| 1991-07-07 | CLE | MIL | — | 3.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991-07-02 | CLE | NYY | L | 4.1 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 18 |
Salary History
Mike York's recorded salaries total $104,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and York's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | PIT | NL | $104,000 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $104,000 | ||
Mike York: the record in brief
Mike York played a first major league game on August 17, 1990 and a last one on August 16, 1991. By club, York's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1990) and the Cleveland Indians (1991). York is listed as a pitcher at 187 pounds on a 6-foot-1 frame. York threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. York was born on September 6, 1964, in Oak Park, IL, USA. The given name on file is Michael David York.
The pitching table credits York with a 2-5 record and a 5.70 ERA in 18 games. Also on York's record: 23 strikeouts. The league ERA over York's seasons was 3.89, so the 5.70 figure ran 46.8% worse than average. 1991 was York's sharpest full season, a 6.75 ERA against the league's 3.91.
The position breakdown shows 18 games, all at pitcher. On the mound, York's fielding totals are 3 putouts, 6 assists and 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike York
- What years did Mike York play?
- Mike York played in Major League Baseball from 1990 to 1991.
- Was Mike York a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike York pitched in the major leagues, recording 2 wins and 23 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Mike York hit?
- Mike York hit 0 career home runs with 1 hit.
- What teams did Mike York play for?
- Mike York played for 2 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1990) and the Cleveland Indians (1991).
- What were Mike York's career stats?
- In 18 games, Mike York went 2-5 with a 5.70 ERA, 23 strikeouts, and 47.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Mike York earn in his career?
- Mike York's recorded salaries total $104,000 over 1 season, in 1990. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and York's career ran from 1990 to 1991. No salary is recorded for 1991.
- What was Mike York's salary?
- Mike York's recorded salary was $104,000 in 1990.
- What position did Mike York play?
- Mike York played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike York and how much did he weigh?
- Mike York was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 187 pounds.
- What was Mike York's career ERA?
- Mike York finished with a 5.70 career ERA, going 2-5 with 23 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike York have?
- Mike York recorded 23 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike York in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike York has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.