Mike Milchin

Michael Wayne Milchin was born on February 28, 1968 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

He was a two way star in college, playing both first base and pitching for Team USA at the 1988 Olympics. The Americans won gold. Milchin was drafted in round two by the St. Louis Cardinals in 1989, and began to focus only on pitching in the minors.

After dominating the lower levels of the minors, Milchin began to struggle. He was released by the Cardinals, and eventually signed a minor league deal with the Minnesota Twins in 1996.  Milchin made his long awaited Major League debut for them on May 14, 1996.

He made 26 relief appearances for the Twins, going 2-1 with an 8.31 ERA. Minnesota waived him, and he was claimed by the Baltimore Orioles. Milchin pitched 13 games for Baltimore, going 1-0 with a 5.73 ERA. He retired after that season, and became an agent. His most high profile client has been Justin Verlander.

• 1988 Olympic gold medalist