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Santo Rodriguez League
4-1-2082
Mike Lutzke Starting Pitcher
Retired (1978, Age 35)
CAREER BIOGRAPHICAL DATA
ERA 4.32 Total Rating   Bats/Throws R/R
W-L 39-25 Status Deceased (2026) Option Years 0  
SV 0 Age at Death 83 Date of Birth 04-15-1943
K 488 Drafted Round 2, Pick 18
(1965)
Majors Svc Time 4 years
(81 games)
IP 675.1
WHIP 1.33
OFFENSE PITCHING MENTORING
Contact vs. R Contact vs. L D- Endurance B+   Ldrship
Power vs. R D- Power vs. L D- Velocity C+   Mentor Val B-
Speed D+ Bunt D- Control B+
POSITIONS DEFENSE/HEALTH POSTSEASON
 C * --- SS --- Range D- WS Rings 0
1B --- LF --- Arm WS Appearances 2
2B --- CF ---   Health A- LCS Appearances 3
3B --- RF ---   Injured Days 0 All Star Teams 1
* League requires 50% rating to start at catcher.

 Skill grades calculated using approximate current ratings minus past improvements.
Year OS Age  Endurance   Velocity   Control 
196522B+C-B-
196623A-B-
196724A-
196825A-
196926A-C+B+
197027A-C+B+

Statistics prior to 1970 were earned in the Ivan Rodriguez League.

Career Transactions
DateTransaction
1978-11-01Mike Lutzke has retired from the Free Agency Pool
1978-06-10The San Francisco Seals have waived Mike Lutzke.
1978-04-21The San Francisco Seals have promoted Bob Monzon to the major league team. The San Francisco Seals have designated Mike Lutzke for assignment.
1977-11-01Mike Lutzke now holds the league record for career no hitters.
1977-07-27Mike Lutzke of the San Francisco Seals has thrown a no-hitter against the St. Louis Terriers.
1976-05-14Mike Lutzke of the San Francisco Seals is injured and is expected to be out 10 days.
1975-04-05The San Francisco Seals have promoted Mike Lutzke to the major league team. The San Francisco Seals have designated Sam Frias for assignment.