Michael Fulmer, Starting Pitcher, Chicago Cubs


Date of Birth: 3/15/1993
Birthplace: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Michael Fulmer, starting pitcher for the Chicago Cubs, was first drafted in 2011 by the New York Mets. He was traded to the Detroit Tigers on July 31, 2015, in the trade that sent Yoenis Cespedes to the Mets.

Fulmer pitched in the minor leagues from 2011 through 2015. In 76 games, he had a 26-24 record and 365 strikeouts to 125 walks in 382.2 innings. He was named the Eastern League Pitcher of the Year in 2015. That year, he had a 10-3 record, 125 strikeouts to 30 walks, and a 2.24 ERA in 124.2 innings in 22 games.

Fulmer had a strong first season with the Tigers in 2016. He had an 11-7 win-loss record, 132 strikeouts to 42 walks, and a 3.06 ERA in 159.0 innings in 26 games. He won the American League Rookie of the Year award for his efforts.

Fulmer finished the 2017 season with 10 wins and 12 losses, 114 strikeouts to 40 walks, and a 3.83 ERA in 164.2 innings in 25 games.

Fulmer spent time on the DL in 2018. He pitched in 24 games and he had 3 wins and 12 losses, 110 strikeouts to 46 walks, and a 4.69 ERA in 132.1 innings.

Fulmer had Tommy John surgery in March, 2019, and he missed the entire season.

Fulmer pitched in 10 games in 2020. He finished the season with no wins and 2 losses, 20 strikeouts to 12 walks, and a 8.78 ERA in 27.2 innings.

Fulmer spent time on the IL in 2021 with a shoulder strain and a cervical spine strain. He finished the season with 5 wins and 6 losses, 14 saves, 73 strikeouts to 20 walks, and a 2.97 ERA in 69.2 innings in 52 games.

The Tigers traded Fulmer to the Minnesota Twins on August 2, 2022.

Fulmer became a free agent on November 6, 2022. He signed with the Cubs on February 20, 2023.

Career pitching statistics for Fulmer through 2021 include:

  • 137 games played
  • 553.1 innings pitched
  • 29-39 win-loss record
  • 449 strikeouts to 160 walks
  • 3.95 ERA

Sources for Information
Wikipedia - Michael Fulmer
Baseball Reference - Michael Fulmer