Mike Maddux is a former professional baseball player who played as a pitcher in Major League Baseball (MLB) for 15 seasons. He was born on August 27, 1961, in Dayton, Ohio, and grew up in Texas. Maddux attended the University of Texas at Austin, where he played college baseball for the Longhorns.
Maddux was drafted by the Philadelphia Phillies in the fifth round of the 1982 MLB draft. He made his MLB debut with the Phillies in 1986 and played for them until 1989. Maddux then played for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1990, the San Diego Padres in 1991, and the New York Mets in 1993.
In 1993, Maddux signed with the Texas Rangers, where he played for the next nine seasons. He had some of his best seasons with the Rangers, including in 1995 when he had a 2.11 earned run average (ERA) and was named an All-Star. Maddux also won a Gold Glove award in 1993, 1994, and 1995 for his defensive skills as a pitcher.
Maddux finished his MLB career with the Boston Red Sox in 2000. He had a career record of 39-37 with a 4.05 ERA and 52 saves in 472 games. Maddux was known for his control on the mound, as he walked only 2.1 batters per nine innings pitched in his career.
After retiring from playing, Maddux became a pitching coach. He served as the pitching coach for the Milwaukee Brewers from 2003 to 2008, the Texas Rangers from 2009 to 2015, and the Washington Nationals from 2016 to 2017. Maddux was part of the coaching staff for the Rangers when they went to the World Series in 2010 and 2011.
Maddux is known for his ability to develop young pitchers and help them improve their skills. He has worked with several successful pitchers, including Zack Greinke, Yovani Gallardo, and Max Scherzer. Maddux was also named the National League Pitching Coach of the Year in 2012.
In addition to his coaching career, Maddux is also involved in charitable work. He and his wife, Kathy, founded the Maddux Foundation, which supports various causes, including education, health, and youth sports.
Overall, Mike Maddux had a successful career as a pitcher in MLB and has continued to make an impact in the sport as a pitching coach. He is known for his control on the mound and his ability to develop young pitchers. Maddux's contributions to the sport have earned him a place in baseball history.
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