Mike Madden facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Mike Madden |
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| Pitcher | |||
| Born: January 13, 1958 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
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| April 5, 1983, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| June 11, 1986, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| Win–loss record | 12–10 | ||
| Earned run average | 3.94 | ||
| Strikeouts | 119 | ||
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Michael "Mike" Anthony Madden (born January 13, 1958) is a former American professional baseball player. He was a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB). Mike played for the Houston Astros from 1983 to 1986.
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Mike Madden's Baseball Journey
Mike Madden started his baseball career playing in college. He attended the University of Northern Colorado. This is where he honed his skills before becoming a professional player.
Playing in the Major Leagues
Mike Madden made his big league debut with the Houston Astros. This happened on April 5, 1983. He played as a pitcher, which is a player who throws the baseball from the mound to the batter. He stayed with the Astros for four seasons. His final game was on June 11, 1986.
Key Stats and Achievements
During his time in Major League Baseball, Mike Madden played in 71 games. He started 26 of those games as a pitcher.
- Win-Loss Record: Mike had a record of 12 wins and 10 losses. This shows how many games his team won or lost when he was the pitcher.
- Strikeouts: He managed to get 119 strikeouts. A strikeout happens when a pitcher throws three "strikes" to a batter, and the batter fails to hit the ball.
- Earned Run Average (ERA): His ERA was 3.94. ERA is a statistic that shows how many "earned runs" a pitcher gives up per nine innings. A lower ERA means the pitcher is better at preventing runs.
External Links
You can find more information about Mike Madden's baseball career here:
- Career statistics and player information from MLB, or Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
- Retrosheet
