- Attended Stanford University.
- Resides in Montoursville, Pa.
- Came 1 strike away from a perfect game against the Boston Red Sox in 2001.
- Drafted by Baltimore Orioles in 1st round (20th pick) of 1990 amateur draft.
- Member of 1997 American League Eastern Division Champion Baltimore Orioles team. Member of 2001 and 2003 American League Champion New York Yankees teams. Member of 2002 American League Eastern Division Champion New York Yankees team.
- Named to 5 American League All Star Teams (1992-1994, 1997 and 1999).
- Pitcher for Baltimore Orioles (1991-2000) and New York Yankees (2001-present).
- Won 6 American League Gold Glove Awards at Pitcher (1996-1999, 2001 and 2003).
- Finished in top 10 in voting for American League Cy Young Award 8 times (1992, 1994-1997 and 1999-2001).
- Led American League in Wins (19), Walks per 9 innings pitched (2.03) and Shutouts (4) in 1995.
- Led American League in Games Started (36) in 1996.
- Led American League in Innings (237.7) in 2000.
- Notable career statistics: .644 Won-Loss percentage (29th All Time), 10.43 Walks amd Hits per 9 innings pitched (71st All Time), 2.01 Walks per 9 innings pitched (89th All Time), 7.17 Strikeouts per 9 innings pitched (48th All Time), 2,126 Strikeouts (52nd All Time) and 278 Home Runs Allowed (49th All Time).
- Following the July 1996 crash of TWA Flight 800 which killed 16 students from Montoursville High School, his alma mater, Mike pitched with the names of all the victims written on the bill of his cap.
- Made major league debut on 4 August 1991.
- Inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 2019.
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