Mike Bacsik (1970s pitcher)

This article is about the MLB pitcher who was active in the 1970s and 1980s. For his son, an MLB pitcher in the 2000s, see Mike Bacsik (left-handed pitcher)

Mike Bacsik
Pitcher
Born: (1952-04-01) April 1, 1952
Dallas, Texas, U.S.
Batted: Right
Threw: Right
MLB debut
June 15, 1975, for the Texas Rangers
Last MLB appearance
August 9, 1980, for the Minnesota Twins
MLB statistics
Win–loss record8–6
Earned run average4.43
Strikeouts77
Stats at Baseball Reference 
Teams

Michael James Bacsik (/ˈbæsɪk/; born April 1, 1952), is an American former professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins.

Early life

Michael James Bacsik was born on April 1, 1952, in Dallas, Texas. He attended Bishop Dunne Catholic School in Dallas, Texas, where he excelled in baseball.

Professional career

Draft and minor leagues

Mike was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 55th round (922nd overall) of the 1970 MLB June Amateur Draft.

Texas Rangers (1975–1977)

On June 15, 1975, Bacsik made his MLB debut for the Texas Rangers. In 1976, Bacsik was one of 30 pitchers who pitched to Hank Aaron while Aaron had accumulated 755 career home runs. Aaron went one for two against him with a single.

Minnesota Twins (1979–1980)

From 1979 to 1980, Bacsik pitched for the Minnesota Twins.

Personal life

His son, Mike Bacsik, pitched to Barry Bonds when Bonds was on 755 home runs. Bonds went three for three against his son with a double, a single and the record-breaking home run. The younger Bacsik would comment, in 2007, "If my dad had been gracious enough to let Hank Aaron hit a home run, we both would have given up 756."[1]

References

  1. ^ Dubow, Josh (August 8, 2007). "Unlike Dad, Bacsik Can't Prevent No. 756". The Oklahoman. Retrieved May 11, 2025.
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