Win–loss record 0–3 Name Mike Kickham Salary 500,000 USD (2014) | Strikeouts 30 Weight 99.8 kg Earned run average 10.98 Height 1.93 m | |
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Mike kickham pitching
Michael Joseph Kickham (born December 12, 1988) is an American professional baseball pitcher in the Miami Marlins organization. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the San Francisco Giants.
Contents
- Mike kickham pitching
- Postgame with mike kickham 4 24
- Amateur career
- San Francisco Giants
- Seattle Mariners
- Texas Rangers
- Bridgeport Bluefish
- Kansas City T Bones
- Miami Marlins
- Scouting report
- References
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Amateur career
Kickham attended Glendale High School in Springfield, Missouri, and played for the school's baseball team. His senior season as a Falcon, he posted a 1.16 ERA with 65 strikeouts. He also hit for a .390 batting average as an outfielder. Kickham earned all-conference status at both positions.
Kickham spent 2009 at Crowder College, where he went 3-3 with a 5.62 ERA. He struck out 47 batters in 41 innings. After Crowder, Kickham transferred to Missouri State University, where he was enrolled in premedical studies and studied biology. For the Missouri State Bears baseball team, Kickham had a 4-9 record with a 5.25 ERA and 103 strikeouts, in 96 innings spanning 15 games.
San Francisco Giants
The San Francisco Giants selected Kickham in the sixth round of the 2010 Major League Baseball Draft. After spending 2010 with the rookie league squad, he spent 2011 with the Augusta Greenjackets. In 2012, he was promoted to the Class AA Richmond Flying Squirrels, where he posted an 11-10 record and a 3.05 ERA in 28 games.
After two months with the Class AAA Fresno Grizzlies, the Giants promoted Kickham to the majors on May 26, 2013. Kickham made his debut against the A's, going 2.2 innings while allowing 4 runs with 4 walks. The Giants failed to come back and Kickham suffered the loss.
Seattle Mariners
On December 23, 2014, Kickham was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Cubs. The Cubs then designated him for assignment on January 9. He was then traded to the Seattle Mariners on January 14, 2015, for minor league pitcher Lars Huijer. He was designated for assignment by the Mariners on May 4, 2015, when they re-added left-handed reliever Joe Beimel to the active roster.
Texas Rangers
Kickham was claimed off waivers by the Texas Rangers on May 5, 2015. Kickham was released on June 11.
Bridgeport Bluefish
Kickham signed with the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball on July 24, 2015. He was released on July 28, 2015 without making an appearance.
San Francisco Giants
Kickham signed a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants in January 2016. He was released on May 30, 2016.
Kansas City T-Bones
Kickham signed with the Kansas City T-Bones of the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball on June 26, 2016.
Miami Marlins
Kickham signed a minor league contract with the Miami Marlins in March 19, 2017.
Scouting report
Kickham throws 4 pitches: A fastball between 91-95 MPH, a slider, a changeup and an occasional curveball.