Mike Tippenhauer (2008) - Hall of Fame - University of Toledo Athletics

Mike Tippenhauer

Induction:
2008
Class:
1978

Mike Tippenhauer was a dominating pitcher for the Rockets from 1975-78. Even though he pitched for UT more than 30 years ago, he is still ranked in the Top 10 in several all-time UT pitching categories. Among career leaders, Tippenhauer is tied for first in no-hit games (3), tied for third in wins (22), tied for fifth in complete games (13), ranks seventh in win-loss percentage (.687) and innings pitched (247.2), is tied for seventh in strikeouts (200), ranks ninth in fewest walks per inning (.335), and 10th in ERA (2.94 in 1975) and fewest hits per inning (.860). On UT's season lists, Tippenhauer is tied for third in win-loss percentage (.857 in 1975), tied for ninth in ERA (2.36) and tied for 10th in games started (14 in 1977). He led the Rockets in victories (6) in 1975, and in victories (7) and strikeouts (55) in 1978.