Mike Ross (minors)

Michael J. Ross

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 170 lb.
• School Fresno City College, California State University, Fullerton
• High School McLane High School
• Born October 14, 1965 in Fresno, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Infielder Mike Ross played in the St. Louis Cardinals system from 1988 to 1992. Though he reached Triple-A for part of 1991, he never ascended to the majors.

He was drafted five times. Initially, he was taken by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 30th round of the 1985 amateur draft, a couple picks ahead of pitcher John Hudek, but he opted not to sign. He was next taken by the Chicago Cubs in the 1st round (22nd overall) of the secondary phase of the 1986 January draft, a couple picks ahead of hurler Blas Minor, but again he did not sign. The San Diego Padres then took him in the 2nd round (29th overall) of the secondary phase of the 1986 June draft, one pick ahead of pitcher Brian Drahman, but again, he didn't ink a contract. The Houston Astros tried their hand by taking him in the 9th round of the 1987 amateur draft, a couple picks ahead of outfielder Pat Howell, but he still didn't sign. He finally inked a contract after the Cardinals took him in the 4th round of the 1988 amateur draft, a few picks after first baseman Steve Dunn and in the same round as future All-Star Luis Gonzalez.

In his third season, 1989, he hit a career-high 12 homers for the Springfield Cardinals, then in 1990, he hit 35 doubles for the Arkansas Travelers. He hit .211/.248/.303 with 4 home runs and 20 RBI in 67 games for the Louisville Redbirds in 1991 in his only taste of Triple-A.

Overall, Ross hit .252/.313/.374 with 41 home runs and 237 RBI in 571 games over 5 seasons.