Position: Pitcher
Bats: Right • Throws: Right
5-11, 190lb (180cm, 86kg)
Born: September 3, 1953 in Memphis, TN us
Draft: Drafted by the New York Yankees in the 13th round of the 1971 MLB June Amateur Draft from Oakhaven HS (Memphis, TN) and the Boston Red Sox in the 23rd round of the 1975 MLB June Amateur Draft from University of Memphis (Memphis, TN).
High School: Oakhaven HS (Memphis, TN)
School: University of Memphis (Memphis, TN)
Debut:
May 25, 1977
(Age 23-264d,
13,889th in major league history)
vs. MIN 2.1 IP, 7 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 5 ER, L
Last Game:
May 3, 1980
(Age 26-243d)
vs. TOR 1.2 IP, 3 H, 2 SO, 1 BB, 3 ER
Rookie Status: Exceeded rookie limits during 1977 season
Full Name: Michael DeWayne Paxton
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Career
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