Mike Grzanich
Mike Grzanich | |
---|---|
Pitcher | |
Born: Canton, Illinois | August 24, 1972|
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | |
May 14, 1998, for the Houston Astros | |
Last MLB appearance | |
May 14, 1998, for the Houston Astros | |
MLB statistics | |
Games pitched | 1 |
Earned run average | 18.00 |
Strikeouts | 1 |
Teams | |
Michael Edward Grzanich (born August 24, 1972) is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher who played for the Houston Astros in 1998.
Early life
Grzanich was born in Canton, Illinois, on August 24, 1972. He attended Lewistown High School and Parkland College.[1]
Professional career
Grzanich was a 19th-round draft pick of the
In 1993, Grzanich was promoted to the Single–A
Grzanich spent 1994 with the Quad Cities River Bandits of the Single–A Midwest League. In 22 starts with Quad Cities, he went 11–7 with a 3.09 ERA and 101 strikeouts in 142.2 innings.[2]
For the 1995 season, Grzanich was promoted to the Double–A
Grzanish remained with Jackson in 1996. He made 57 relief appearances, posting a 5–4 record, 6 saves, and an ERA of 3.98. Over 72.1 innings, he struck out 80 batters and walked 43.[2]
In 1997, Grzanich spent a third consecutive season with the Jackson Generals. He made 38 appearances (13 starts) and tallied a 7–6 record and 12 saves. His ERA was 4.96 over 101.2 innings, and he totaled 73 strikeouts and 46 walks.[2]
Grzanich was promoted to the Triple–A
1999 was Grzanich's final season in affiliated baseball. He struggled with the Triple–A Toledo Mud Hens, posting a 9.28 ERA in 14 appearances. He struck out 17 batters in 21.1 innings, but also recorded 25 walks.[2]
After spending 2000 out of professional baseball, in 2001 Grzanich joined the
Personal life
Grzanich is married and has a daughter. After his playing career had ended, he paid $120 in an internet auction to buy the uniform he had worn during his lone MLB appearance.[4]
References
- ^ a b c "Mike Grzanich Stats". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i "Mike Grzanich Minor & Independent Leagues Statistics & History". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved June 1, 2017.
- ^ Kahrl, Christina (February 1, 1999). "Transaction Analysis: January 23–28". baseballprospectus.com. Baseball Prospectus. Retrieved June 7, 2017.
- ^ Yanik, Kevin (September 1, 2006). "Grzanich remembers big-league glory". MLB.com. Retrieved June 9, 2017.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball Reference (Minors), or Retrosheet
- Pelota Binaria (Venezuelan Winter League)