| Mike Mussina | |
|---|---|
 Mussina in 2012 | |
| Pitcher | |
| Born: December 8, 1968 Williamsport, Pennsylvania, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 4, 1991, for the Baltimore Orioles | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 28, 2008, for the New York Yankees | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 270–153 |
| Earned run average | 3.68 |
| Strikeouts | 2,813 |
| Teams | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Member of the National | |
 Baseball Hall of Fame | |
| Induction | 2019 |
| Vote | 76.7% (sixth ballot) |
Michael Cole Mussina (born December 8, 1968), nicknamed "Moose", is an American former baseball starting pitcher who played 18 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Baltimore Orioles (1991–2000) and the New York Yankees (2001–2008). He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in his sixth year of eligibility in 2019.
Mussina spent his entire career in the American League East, won at least 11 games in 17 consecutive seasons – an American League record – and recorded a career .638 winning percentage. Among pitchers, he ranks 23rd in strikeouts (2,813), and 23rd all-time in pitching Wins Above Replacement (82.9), 33rd in all-time wins (270),[1] 33rd in games started (535), 66th in innings pitched (3,562.2). A five-time All-Star and seven-time Gold Glove winner, Mussina's consistency resulted in six top-five finishes in the voting for his league's Cy Young Award.[2]
- ^ Hoch, Bryan (November 20, 2008). "Mussina announces his retirement: Right-hander won 270 games, including 20 for first time in 2008". New York Yankees. MLB.com. Archived from the original on December 5, 2008. Retrieved November 26, 2008.
- ^ Jaffe, Jay (December 9, 2016). "Mussina continues long, slow climb to Hall of Fame". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved July 1, 2021.