About Mike Gardiner
Born 1965. Mike Gardiner is a Canadian baseball player.
Michael James Gardiner (born October 19, 1965) is a Canadian former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Detroit Tigers. He was a switch hitter and threw right-handed.
Career Gardiner was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 18th round (448th) of the 1987 Major League Baseball draft out of Indiana State University.
In his college career, Gardiner led Indiana State to the College World Series; he currently holds the career wins record (30) for the Sycamores, he's #2 in strikeouts (296) and #5 in complete games (16). He was a member of the Canadian Olympic Team for the 1984 Olympics and the 1985 Intercontinental Cup.
In a six-year major league career, Gardiner posted 17 wins, 27 losses, and a career 5.21 ERA in 136 career games.
Personal life Gardiner lives in Denver, North Carolina and coaches for Five Star along with coaching at North Lincoln High School.
His son, Eric, died in February 2024 at the age of 28, following a battle with cancer.
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Who is Mike Gardiner?
Canadian baseball player (born 1965)
When was Mike Gardiner born?
Mike Gardiner was born on 19 October 1965 in Sarnia.
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Mike Gardiner is a baseball player.
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Mike Gardiner is Canadian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Mike Gardiner. https://biography.guide/mike-gardiner/
MLA: "Mike Gardiner." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/mike-gardiner/.
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