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Birth Name: Michael Ausley Maddux
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Teams: Philadelphia 1986-1989 (#44)
Los Angeles-N 1990 (#54)
San Diego 1991-1992 (#51)
New York 1993-1994 (#51)
Pittsburgh 1995 (#60)
Boston 1995-1996 (#19)
Seattle 1997 (#20)
Montreal 1998-1999 (#51)
Los Angeles-N 1999 (#51)
Houston 2000 (#36)
Born: August 27,1961
Birth Place: Dayton, OH
Resides:
Height: 6′2″ Weight: 190 lbs.
Position: Middle Reliever
Throws: Right Bats: Left

College: University of Texas at El Paso
Drafted:Philadelphia Phillies in the 5th round of the 1982 amateur draft
Debut: June 3, 1986

Personal: Brother Greg Maddux

2004

September 2003
Mike visits Wes Obermuller on the mound

“When I came up, I had good stuff, but two arm surgeries later, I said to myself, ‘I better figure this out,’ I couldn’t survive in the fat part of the zone. That’s when I started getting into the mental part of the game.” - Mike Maddux, 2005

Mike Maddux is the older brother of Greg Maddux. In 1986 both Maddux brothers made it to the major leagues. They even faced each other in a start. The Cubs behind Greg were victorious that day. Mike slightly had a better season out of the two Maddux brothers. In the second meeting against his brother Greg the older Maddux prevailed. However, it wasn’t long before Mike found his true home; the bullpen.

Mike Maddux pitched for a number of teams and could always be counted for a few outs. While his career may not have been as successful as his younger brother the older Maddux has found a way to stay around the game. After being released in 2000 by the Houston Astros Maddux retired. After the season he became a pitching coach for the Milwaukee Brewers.