Michael Bruce Fiers is an American professional baseball pitcher currently without a team. His MLB career includes stints with the Milwaukee Brewers, Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics. Notably, he has pitched two no-hitters, with one being historically significant as the 300th in MLB history. Fiers gained further recognition for exposing the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal.
1908: Historical Context for Tigers' Stat
The year 1908 serves as a reference point for a rare statistical occurrence within the Detroit Tigers' history, highlighting the infrequency of a specific pitching performance.
1984: Dan Petry's Similar Feat
In 1984, Dan Petry, a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, accomplished a similar pitching feat, making Mike Fiers's 2018 accomplishment a rarity unseen for the Tigers since Petry's performance.
June 15, 1985: Birth of Mike Fiers
Mike Fiers was born on June 15, 1985, in Hollywood, Florida.
2003: High School Graduation
Mike Fiers graduated from Deerfield Beach High School in Florida in 2003.
2004: Broward College and Baseball
Mike Fiers played college baseball for the Broward Seahawks while attending Broward College in 2004.
2007: University of the Cumberlands
In 2007, Mike Fiers played for the Cumberland Patriots baseball team at the University of the Cumberlands, achieving a 7-2 win-loss record.
January 2008: Car Accident and Injuries
In January 2008, Mike Fiers was involved in a serious car accident where he was ejected through the windshield, resulting in four broken vertebrae.
2009: Drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers
Mike Fiers began his professional baseball journey after being drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 22nd round of the 2009 MLB draft.
2009: Nova Southeastern University and Baseball Success
Mike Fiers transferred to Nova Southeastern University in 2009 and excelled on their baseball team, leading all of college baseball in strikeouts and setting a school record.
2010: Playing in the Minor Leagues
Mike Fiers spent the 2010 season playing for the Brevard County Manatees and the Huntsville Stars in the Minor Leagues.
May 2011: Promotion to Triple-A
Mike Fiers was promoted to the Triple-A Nashville Sounds in late May 2011.
September 10, 2011: Major League Debut
Mike Fiers made his MLB debut on September 10, 2011, marking his first appearance in the major leagues.
August 7, 2012: Near Perfect Game
Mike Fiers came close to pitching a perfect game on August 7, 2012, maintaining it into the 7th inning before allowing a hit.
2014: Hitting Giancarlo Stanton and Bench-Clearing Incident
In 2014, Mike Fiers was involved in a controversial incident where he hit Giancarlo Stanton in the face with a pitch, leading to a bench-clearing brawl. Fiers apologized for the incident and was fined.
May 7, 2015: Immaculate Inning
Mike Fiers achieved an immaculate inning on May 7, 2015, striking out three batters on nine consecutive pitches.
July 30, 2015: Traded to the Houston Astros
On July 30, 2015, Mike Fiers was traded to the Houston Astros along with Carlos Gómez.
2015: Fiers' First No-Hitter
In 2015, Mike Fiers pitched his first no-hitter while playing for the Houston Astros.
2016: Career-High Wins and Wild Pitches
In 2016, Mike Fiers set a personal best with 11 wins but also led the league in wild pitches.
September 14, 2017: Suspension for Throwing at Batter
Mike Fiers received a five-game suspension on September 14, 2017, for intentionally throwing a pitch at Luis Valbuena.
December 8, 2017: Signing with the Detroit Tigers
Mike Fiers signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers on December 8, 2017.
2017: Houston Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal
In 2017, while Fiers was a member of the Houston Astros, the team engaged in a sign-stealing scheme using a video camera in center field.
August 6, 2018: Traded to the Oakland Athletics
Mike Fiers was traded to the Oakland Athletics on August 6, 2018.
November 30, 2018: Became a Free Agent
The Oakland Athletics non-tendered Mike Fiers on November 30, 2018, making him a free agent.
2018: Performance with the Tigers
Mike Fiers had a 7-6 record and a 3.48 ERA during his time with the Detroit Tigers in 2018.
2018: Joining the Tigers and Unusual Stat
Fiers joined the Tigers in 2018 and achieved a statistically unusual feat - he became only the second Tigers player since 1908 to give up 10 or more hits in under six innings without striking out a batter and still secure a win.
May 7, 2019: Second No-Hitter
On May 7, 2019, Mike Fiers pitched his second career no-hitter while playing for the Oakland Athletics against the Cincinnati Reds at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. This was the 300th no-hitter in MLB history.
September 9, 2019: Career-High Runs Allowed
On September 9, 2019, while playing against the Houston Astros, Fiers gave up a career-high nine runs on five home runs in just over an inning of work. The Astros set a record that game by hitting six home runs within the first two innings.
November 2019: Reveals Astros Sign-Stealing Scandal
In November 2019, Fiers revealed to journalists that the Houston Astros had used a video camera in center field to steal signs from opposing teams during the 2017 season. This revelation sparked an MLB investigation into the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal.
2019: Fiers' Second No-Hitter and the 300th in MLB History
Mike Fiers made history in 2019 by pitching his second career no-hitter, which also marked the 300th no-hitter in Major League Baseball history.
2020: Led Team in Wins
In 2020, Fiers led the Oakland Athletics in wins with six, despite not pitching in the ALDS against the Houston Astros.
February 6, 2021: Re-signs with Athletics
On February 6, 2021, Mike Fiers re-signed with the Oakland Athletics on a one-year, $3.5 million contract.
March 24, 2022: Signs with Leones de Yucatán
On March 24, 2022, Fiers signed with the Leones de Yucatán of the Mexican League for the 2022 season. When his contract was purchased, he had the league's second-lowest ERA (2.84) and fourth-lowest WHIP (1.20).
June 29, 2022: Contract Purchased by Uni-President Lions
On June 29, 2022, the Uni-President Lions of the Chinese Professional Baseball League purchased Fiers' contract.