Mike Zagurski
Born: 1/27/1983 in Omaha, NE, USA
MLB Debut: 2007-05-25 | Final Game: 2018-07-07
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 240 lbs
Full name: Michael Justin Zagurski
Biography
Mike Zagurski, born in 1983, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2007 until 2018. He made his debut with the Philadelphia Phillies on May 25, 2007, and had a career that spanned over a decade, punctuated by stints with various teams. Known for his left-handed pitching, Zagurski carved out a niche as a reliable arm in the bullpen, showcasing a competitive spirit and determination throughout his career.
During his time in MLB, Zagurski recorded a career record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 7.78. He accumulated a total of 77 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to miss bats despite his high ERA. Although he did not register any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for were significant in high-leverage situations. Zagurski's career unfolded during a period marked by a focus on power pitching and offensive production, and he navigated the challenges of the game with resilience, leaving a lasting impression on teammates and fans alike.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 76.3 | 90 | 66 | 11 | 48 | 77 | 7.78 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | NL | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21.3 | 25 | 14 | 11 | 21 | 5.91 | -167.9 |
| 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 | 3.3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 2012 | AZ | NL | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37.3 | 37 | 23 | 19 | 34 | 5.54 | - |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 54.00 | - |
| 2013 | PIT | NL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.0 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 15.00 | 0.0 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 63.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | AZ | NL | 45 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2013 | NYY | AL | 1 | 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 |
| 2018 | MIL | NL | 2 | 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 | 91 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | PHI | P | 25 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2010 | PHI | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 | PHI | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 | ARI | P | 45 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | NYA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 | PIT | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIL | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 91 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | PHI | NL | $400,000 |
| 2008 | PHI | NL | $392,500 |
| Total Career Earnings | $792,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Kansas | Lawrence | KS | 2004, 2005 |
| Hutchinson Community College | Hutchinson | KS | 2002, 2003 |