Guide Note

Mike Mussina is a Starting Pitcher for the New York Yankees. The Baltimore Orioles originally drafted Mussina in the 11th round of the 1987 amateur draft. Mussina decline a contract however, choosing to instead to star on the baseball diamond for Stanford University. The orioles drafted Mussina a second time in the 1st round of the 1990 draft. This time Mussina signed a contract to join the Orioles organization. Mussina's stint with the Orioles included 5 All-Star appearances, three Gold Glove Awards, and several Cy Young Award considerations. In 2000 Mussina was granted free agency, and choose to sign a contract to pitch for the Yankees, putting an end to his 20 year tenure as an Oriole. Mussina has pitched the last eight seasons with the Yankees.

Fast Facts

1. Born: December 8, 1968
2. Nick Name: Moose
3. Birth Place: Williamsport, Pennsylvania
4. Six Gold Gloves for Pitchers

Strengths

Mussina is known for his terrific command, and dominating nuckle-curve. His defense is consistently excellent[1].

Weaknesses

Mussina has become less dominant over the years, as his fastball has slowed[2].