Mike Zagurski
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2007-2018)
Mike Zagurski was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2018 for 5 teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 12 seasons. Across 91 career appearances, he went 1-1 with a 7.78 ERA and 77 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
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 240 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2007-05-25
- Last Game
- 2018-07-07
Full name: Michael Justin Zagurski
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.1 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 5.91 | 4.47 (-32%) | -167.1 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 10.29 | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5.40 | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.1 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 34 | 5.54 | 4.01 (-38%) | -566.4 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 15.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.00 | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 1 | 1 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.1 | 90 | 66 | 48 | 77 | 7.78 | — | -734 | ||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2010 | PHI | NL | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2011 | PHI | NL | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2012 | ARI | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYA | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 91 | 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 (182 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| Away | 48 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 40.0 | 42 | 36 | 24 | 43 | 8.10 |
| Away | 48 | 36.1 | 48 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 7.43 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-07-07 | MIL | ATL | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2018-06-30 | MIL | CIN | L | 0.0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-09-15 | NYY | BOS | — | 0.1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-13 | PIT | SFG | — | 1.0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013-06-09 | PIT | CHC | — | 0.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013-06-05 | PIT | ATL | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-06-03 | PIT | ATL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-31 | PIT | CIN | — | 1.2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 2013-05-27 | PIT | DET | — | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2012-10-01 | AZ | COL | — | 0.2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 | 91 |
Salary History
Mike Zagurski's recorded salaries total $792,500 over 2 seasons, 2008 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zagurski's career ran from 2007 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PHI | NL | $400,000 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $392,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $792,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 2004, 2005 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson | KS | 2002, 2003 |
Mike Zagurski: the record in brief
The profile opens with Mike Zagurski's first major league game on May 25, 2007; the last one listed came on July 7, 2018. The season rows list, in order, the Philadelphia Phillies (2007 to 2011), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2012), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013), the New York Yankees (2013), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2018). Zagurski is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 240 pounds. Zagurski threw and hit left-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is January 27, 1983, in Omaha, NE, USA. The bio lists the given name Michael Justin.
Across 91 games (0 starts), Zagurski recorded 1 win against 1 loss with a 7.78 ERA. Zagurski had 77 strikeouts. Against a 4.09 league ERA for the same seasons, the 7.78 mark was 90.4% worse. Among the heaviest workloads, the lowest ERA was 5.54 in 2012, when the league's was 4.01.
Zagurski appears at one position only: pitcher, in 91 games. Fielding on the mound produced 0 putouts and 8 assists against 0 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mike Zagurski
- What years did Mike Zagurski play?
- Mike Zagurski played in Major League Baseball from 2007 to 2018.
- Was Mike Zagurski a pitcher?
- Yes. Mike Zagurski pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 77 strikeouts.
- What teams did Mike Zagurski play for?
- Mike Zagurski played for 5 teams: the Philadelphia Phillies (2007, 2010–2011), the Arizona Diamondbacks (2012), the Pittsburgh Pirates (2013), the New York Yankees (2013), and the Milwaukee Brewers (2018).
- What were Mike Zagurski's career stats?
- In 91 games, Mike Zagurski went 1-1 with a 7.78 ERA, 77 strikeouts, and 76.1 innings pitched.
- How much did Mike Zagurski earn in his career?
- Mike Zagurski's recorded salaries total $792,500 over 2 seasons, 2008 to 2009. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Zagurski's career ran from 2007 to 2018. His seasons after 2016 are not included, and no salary is recorded for 5 of his seasons between 1985 and 2016.
- What was Mike Zagurski's salary?
- Mike Zagurski's last recorded salary was $400,000, in 2009. His highest recorded salary was $400,000, in 2009, and his lowest was $392,500, in 2008. The Salary History table lists each season from 2008 to 2009.
- What position did Mike Zagurski play?
- Mike Zagurski played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mike Zagurski and how much did he weigh?
- Mike Zagurski was listed at 6 feet and 240 pounds.
- What was Mike Zagurski's career ERA?
- Mike Zagurski finished with a 7.78 career ERA, going 1-1 with 77 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Mike Zagurski have?
- Mike Zagurski recorded 77 career strikeouts.
- Is Mike Zagurski in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mike Zagurski has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.