Michael King
Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
Born: 1995-05-25, Rochester, USA
Age: 31
Height/Weight: 6' 3" / 210 lbs
MLB Debut: 2019-09-27
College: Boston College
Draft: 2016 (Round 12, Pick #353)
Status: Active
Next NYY Game: 09-12 vs NYM
Player Biography & Career Profile
Michael King is an American professional baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in Major League Baseball (MLB). Born on May 25, 1995 in Rochester, USA, he bats right and throws right. Prior to joining the major leagues, he attended Boston College and was selected by the New York Yankees in 2016 (Round 12, Pick #353).
Michael King made his Major League Baseball debut on September 27, 2019. Across 8 seasons on the mound, he pitched 660.8 innings with 703 strikeouts and an ERA of 3.19. His career accolades include honors such as All-MLB Second Team, FSL Mid-Season All-Star, EAS Pitcher of the Week. Today, Michael King remains a vital everyday leader and fan favorite in the Bronx.
| Year | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Regular Season | 10 | 9 | 3.00 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 168.0 | 144 | 1.17 |
| Career Regular Season | 41 | 38 | 3.19 | 190 | 190 | 7 | 660.8 | 703 | 1.19 |
Career Statistics
Tm: San Diego Padres Lg: National League W: 10 L: 9 ERA: 3.00 G: 29 GS: 29 SV: 0 IP: 168.0 H: 130 R: 58 ER: 56 HR: 18 BB: 66 SO: 144 WHIP: 1.17
Tm: San Diego Padres Lg: National League W: 5 L: 3 ERA: 3.44 G: 15 GS: 15 SV: 0 IP: 73.1 H: 62 R: 31 ER: 28 HR: 12 BB: 26 SO: 76 WHIP: 1.20
Tm: San Diego Padres Lg: National League W: 13 L: 9 ERA: 2.95 G: 31 GS: 30 SV: 0 IP: 173.2 H: 144 R: 71 ER: 57 HR: 17 BB: 63 SO: 201 WHIP: 1.19
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 4 L: 8 ERA: 2.75 G: 49 GS: 9 SV: 6 IP: 104.2 H: 88 R: 35 ER: 32 HR: 10 BB: 32 SO: 127 WHIP: 1.15
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 6 L: 3 ERA: 2.29 G: 34 GS: 0 SV: 1 IP: 51.0 H: 35 R: 15 ER: 13 HR: 3 BB: 16 SO: 66 WHIP: 1.00
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 2 L: 4 ERA: 3.55 G: 22 GS: 6 SV: 0 IP: 63.1 H: 57 R: 29 ER: 25 HR: 6 BB: 24 SO: 62 WHIP: 1.28
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 1 L: 2 ERA: 7.76 G: 9 GS: 4 SV: 0 IP: 26.2 H: 30 R: 23 ER: 23 HR: 5 BB: 11 SO: 26 WHIP: 1.54
Tm: New York Yankees Lg: American League W: 0 L: 0 ERA: 0.00 G: 1 GS: 0 SV: 0 IP: 2.0 H: 2 R: 1 ER: 0 HR: 0 BB: 0 SO: 1 WHIP: 1.00
| Year | Age | Tm | Lg | W | L | ERA | G | GS | SV | IP | H | R | ER | HR | BB | SO | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | San Diego Padres | National League | 10 | 9 | 3.00 | 29 | 29 | 0 | 168.0 | 130 | 58 | 56 | 18 | 66 | 144 | 1.17 | |
| 2025 | San Diego Padres | National League | 5 | 3 | 3.44 | 15 | 15 | 0 | 73.1 | 62 | 31 | 28 | 12 | 26 | 76 | 1.20 | |
| 2024 | San Diego Padres | National League | 13 | 9 | 2.95 | 31 | 30 | 0 | 173.2 | 144 | 71 | 57 | 17 | 63 | 201 | 1.19 | |
| 2023 | New York Yankees | American League | 4 | 8 | 2.75 | 49 | 9 | 6 | 104.2 | 88 | 35 | 32 | 10 | 32 | 127 | 1.15 | |
| 2022 | New York Yankees | American League | 6 | 3 | 2.29 | 34 | 0 | 1 | 51.0 | 35 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 66 | 1.00 | |
| 2021 | New York Yankees | American League | 2 | 4 | 3.55 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 63.1 | 57 | 29 | 25 | 6 | 24 | 62 | 1.28 | |
| 2020 | New York Yankees | American League | 1 | 2 | 7.76 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 26.2 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 5 | 11 | 26 | 1.54 | |
| 2019 | New York Yankees | American League | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1.00 |
🏆 Career Awards & Honors
7 Total AwardsAll-MLB Second Team
Nov 14, 2024FSL Mid-Season All-Star
Jun 16, 2018EAS Pitcher of the Week
Jul 1, 2018INT Player of the Month
Aug 31, 2018MiLB.com Fans' Choice for Best Starting Pitcher
Nov 6, 2018MiLB.com Organization All-Star
Nov 26, 2018SAL Pitcher of the Week
Apr 16, 2017📋 Latest Roster Transactions
Official MLB Roster LogRHP Michael King changed number to 34.
RHP Michael King changed number to 42.
San Diego Padres signed free agent RHP Michael King.
San Diego Padres activated RHP Michael King.
RHP Michael King elected free agency.
San Diego Padres activated RHP Michael King from the 15-day injured list.
San Diego Padres placed RHP Michael King on the 15-day injured list retroactive to August 11, 2025. Left knee inflammation.
San Diego Padres activated RHP Michael King from the 60-day injured list.
