Mike Mussina

Mike Mussina is a former starting pitcher for the New York Yankees.

On November 19, 2008, news agencies reported that Mussina has decided to retire. In 2008, Mussina recorded his first 20 win season. The Yankees had expressed interest in retaining Mussina but reports indicate that he would like to spend more time with his family and decided to end his career. ESPN.com: Source: Mussina to retire after 18-year career (November 19, 2008)

Michael Cole Mussina was born in Williamsport, Pennsylvania on December 8, 1968. He attended college at Stanford University.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 at Stanford. The Orioles drafted Mussina a second time in the 1st round of the 1990 draft.

Mussina signed a contract to join the Orioles organization in 1990. Mussina made his MLB debut on August 4, 1991. 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 free agent contract with the New York Yankees, putting an end to his 10 year tenure as an Oriole. Mussina has pitched the last eight seasons with the Yankees.MLB.com: Mike Mussina Bio

• ESPN Video: Mike Mussina expected to retire (Time: 3:03)

• MLB.com: Mussina plans on retiring (November 19, 2008)

• MLB.com: Hunter, Ichiro among AL Gold Glovers (November 6, 2008)

• CBS SportsLine.com: Mike Mussina News

• Topix.net: Mike Mussina News

• DayLife: Mike Mussina News

• New York Magazine: Be Like Mike (Mussina)

• ESPN.com: Mussina, Yankees agree on six-year, $88.5M deal

• Mahalo's Guide to the New York Yankees
• ESPN.com : Career Stats
  • Height: 6-2
  • Weight: 190
  • Rookie Year: 1991

• December 8, 1968 : Born

• 1991: Debuts with Baltimore Orioles

• 1994: American League All-Star

• 1996: First of Six Gold Glove Awards

• 2001: Signs with New York Yankees

• 2007: Re-Signs with New York Yankees