Mike Gardiner

Who is Mike Gardiner?

Michael James Gardiner is a former Canadian 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.

Gardiner was drafted by the Seattle Mariners in the 18th round of the 1987 Major League Baseball Draft out of Indiana State University. He signed June 6, 1987. His first game was on September 8, 1990.

In his college career, Gardiner led Indiana State to the College World Series; he currently holds the career wins record for the Sycamores, he's #2 in strikeouts and #5 in complete games.

In a six-year major league career, Gardiner posted 17 wins, 27 losses, and a career 5.21 ERA in 136 career games.

Gardiner now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina and has one son named Eric. He also is the owner/manager of the Charlotte Stealth Baseball Organization.