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Ford Hernandez League
10-22-2219
Mike Stark Starting Pitcher
Retired (1980, Age 41)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 5.21 Total Rating C+   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 83-172 Status Deceased (2005) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 66 Date of Birth 01-21-1939
K 1641 Drafted Round 1, Pick 3
(1957)
Majors Svc Time 15 years
(66 games)
IP 2097.0
WHIP 1.49
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R D- Contact vs. L D- Endurance B-   Ldrship B+
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L Velocity B-   Mentor Val
Speed A- Bunt Control C+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D+ WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm D+ WS Appearances 0
2B --- CF ---   Health LCS Appearances 0
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 0
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 
Year Type OS Age Chances   Active GS Injured  Endurance   Velocity   Control   Total 
1970 Majors 31 52.86 162 34 0 0 / 12 0 / 18 0 / 22 0 / 52
1971 Majors 32 50.05 162 31 0 0 / 14 0 / 17 0 / 19 0 / 50
1972 Majors 33 49.70 162 30 0 0 / 9 0 / 21 0 / 19 0 / 49
1973 Majors 34 49.24 162 31 0 -4 / 13 -9 / 17 -2 / 19 -15 / 49
1974 Majors 35 42.70 162 14 0 -2 / 12 -2 / 19 -4 / 11 -8 / 42
1975 Majors 36 50.26 162 38 0 -6 / 11 -6 / 20 0 / 19 -12 / 50
1976 Majors 37 49.49 162 38 0 0 / 15 -3 / 21 -2 / 13 -5 / 49
1977 Majors 38 51.75 162 38 0 -2 / 16 -2 / 23 -5 / 12 -9 / 51
1978 Majors 39 54.13 162 36 0 -4 / 15 -3 / 20 -2 / 19 -9 / 54
1979 Majors 40 46.21 142 28 20 -3 / 8 -10 / 18 -2 / 20 -15 / 46
1980 Minors 41 2.00 0 / 0 1 / 1 0 / 1 1 / 2
1980 Majors 41 21.00 0 / 0 0 / 11 0 / 10 0 / 21
Total 1600 318 20 -21 / 125 -34 / 206 -17 / 184 -72 / 515
Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1980-11-01Mike Stark has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1980-05-27The Brooklyn Wild Geese have waived Mike Stark.
1980-04-01The Brooklyn Wild Geese have promoted Jim Johnson to the major league team. The Brooklyn Wild Geese have designated Mike Stark for assignment.
1979-08-23Mike Stark of the Brooklyn Wild Geese is injured and is expected to be out 22 days.
1974-07-22Trade #1276040 has been completed between the Chicago Nighthawks and the Brooklyn Wild Geese. The Brooklyn Wild Geese receive Mike Stark, Draft Pick 1975 Round 2 CHA (Hugh Luebber) from the Chicago Nighthawks in exchange for Chuck Bridwell.
1973-04-01Trade #1270729 has been completed between the San Diego Gwynns and the Chicago Nighthawks. The Chicago Nighthawks receive Dave Warren, Turd Ferguson, Mike Stark from the San Diego Gwynns in exchange for Draft Pick 1974 Round 1 CIN (Paul Kling).
1970-04-13Trade #1259313 has been completed between the San Diego Gwynns and the St. Louis Cardinals. The St. Louis Cardinals receive Wally Stephenson, Otto Tennant, Draft Pick 1972 Round 1 SD (Charlie Palmisano), Draft Pick 1971 Round 1 SD (Joe Merena) from the San Diego Gwynns in exchange for Bill Smith, Hideki Kawamata, Mike Stark.
1970-04-06The St. Louis Cardinals have placed Mike Stark on the trade block.