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Mike Felder
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Outfielder
Born: (1961-11-18) November 18, 1961 (age 63)
Vallejo, California, U.S.
Batted: Switch Threw: Right
debut
September 11, 1985, for the Milwaukee Brewers
Last appearance
August 11, 1994, for the Houston Astros
MLB statistics
Batting average .249
Home runs 14
Runs batted in 173
Teams

Michael Otis Felder (born November 18, 1961) is an American former professional baseball player who played in the major leagues from 1985-1994. He played for the Milwaukee Brewers, San Francisco Giants, Seattle Mariners and Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). At just 5-feet 8-inches and a 160 lb. playing weight, the diminutive outfielder was known as Tiny Felder.

Career

Mike was drafted by the Milwaukee Brewers in the 3rd round of the 1981 Major League Baseball draft.

He was signed as a free agent by the San Francisco Giants on April 5, 1991. He won the 1992 Willie Mac Award honoring his spirit and leadership.

He signed as a free agent by the Seattle Mariners on November 29, 1992. He was traded by the Seattle Mariners with Mike Hampton to the Houston Astros for Eric Anthony on December 10, 1993.

See also

  • List of Major League Baseball career stolen bases leaders
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