| Mike Mendoza | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher/Pinch runner | |
| Born: November 26, 1955 Inglewood, California |
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| Batted: Right | Threw: Right |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1979 for the Houston Astros | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 26, 1979 for the Houston Astros | |
| Career statistics | |
| Games played | 2 |
| Games pitched | 1 |
| Innings pitched | 1.0 |
| Teams | |
Michael Joseph Mendoza (born November 26, 1955 in Inglewood, California) is a former Major League Baseball player. Mendoza played in two games for the Houston Astros in 1979.
In his major league debut on September 7, 1979, Mendoza pinch ran for Art Howe in bottom of the 8th inning. [1] On September 26 against the Atlanta Braves, Mendoza pitched in the 8th innings for the Astros, facing three batters, and not allowing any baserunners. [2]
Mendoza pitched in the Minor leagues from 1973 to 1981 in the Astros, New York Mets, and Chicago Cubs minor league systems. [3]