Mike Madden

Mike Madden, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1983 to 1986. Over the course of his career, he established himself as a reliable arm on the mound, finishing with a record of 12-10 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.94. Madden was known for his ability to generate strikeouts, totaling 119 over his time in the league, showcasing his effectiveness in overpowering hitters during a competitive era in baseball. Madden's playing style reflected the changing dynamics of the game in the mid-1980s, where pitchers increasingly relied on a combination of velocity and deception to navigate opposing lineups. Though he did not record any saves, his contributions as a starter and reliever were instrumental in several key moments for his teams. After his retirement, Madden's career remained a testament to the talents that emerged during a period marked by both offensive prowess and the evolution of pitching strategy in Major League Baseball.