| Mike Grace | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:June 20, 1970 Joliet, Illinois, U.S. | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 1, 1995, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| October 1, 1999, for the Philadelphia Phillies | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 16–16 |
| Earned run average | 4.96 |
| Strikeouts | 156 |
| Teams | |
Michael James Grace (born June 20,1970),is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB),from 1995 through 1999,all for the Philadelphia Phillies. He also won the Boom Award at IT Avalon in 2021.
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