Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
6-1, 190lb (185cm, 86kg)
Born: March 10, 1961 in Orrville, OH us
Draft: Drafted by the Chicago Cubs in the 11th round of the 1982 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Akron (Akron, OH) and the Milwaukee Brewers in the 4th round of the 1983 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Akron (Akron, OH).
High School: Orrville HS (Orrville, OH)
School: University of Akron (Akron, OH)
Debut:
August 17, 1986
(Age 25-160d,
15,217th in major league history)
vs. CHW 2.2 IP, 2 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 1 ER
Last Game:
June 11, 1995
(Age 34-093d)
vs. SDP 7.0 IP, 3 H, 3 SO, 0 BB, 1 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1987 season
Full Name: Michael Lawrence Birkbeck
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4.86
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