Mike LaValliere

Quick Facts

Full Name	Mike LaValliere
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Aug 18, 1960(1960-08-18)
Age	64
Birthplace	Charlotte
Country	United States
Birth City	North Carolina
Horoscope	Leo

Mike LaValliere Biography

Mike LaValliere is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on August 18, 1960 in Charlotte, North Carolina, United States. Michael Eugene LaValliere, born August 18, 1960, is an American former professional baseball pitcher. He was a Major League Baseball (MLB), catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies and St. Louis Cardinals as well as the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago White Sox.

LaValliere was released from Pittsburgh during the 1993 season and signed a contract to the Chicago White Sox. The White Sox won American League West division, but lost in ALCS to eventual World champion Toronto Blue Jays. LaValliere would stay two more seasons in Chicago, before retiring. He is currently a junior varsity coach, and teaches hitting and catching at IMG Academy in Bradenton.

LaValliere, along with Andy Van Slyke (and Mike Dunne) was traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1987 for fellow catcher Tony Pena. Van Slyke and LaValliere were stalwarts of the Pirates’ highly successful early 1990s team, which saw Pittsburgh reach three consecutive National League Championship Series. The Pirates lost all three of their NLCS appearances in 1990 to the eventual World champion Cincinnati Reds. They also lost 1991 and 1992 to Atlanta Braves. LaValliere played in the iconic final play of Game 7 of the 1992 NLCS. Sid Bream, Atlanta’s first baseman, slid to just beat the tag to score the Series-winning run.

Mike LaValliere Net Worth

Mike LaValliere is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Mike LaValliere 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

In 1981, LaValliere was signed by the Philadelphia Phillies as an Amateur Free Agent. He started as a third baseman and was later converted to catcher in 1982. As part of a conditional contract, he was transferred to the St. Louis Cardinals in 1984. LaValliere signed as a free agent with the Cards in 1985. He spent two years with them, including a trip to The World Series. He was a great catcher and won the Gold Glove award for 1987. He tossed out 36.8% potential base stealers over his entire career.

LaValliere was a baseball player for the University of Massachusetts Lowell, graduating in 1982. Inducted into the school’s athletics hall-of-fame in 1996, he is still a member of that class. He played college summer baseball for the Yarmouth-Dennis Red Sox in 1981.

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Facts & Trivia

Mike Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Mike LaValliere celebrates birthday on August 18 of every year.

Top Facts about Mike LaValliere

1. Mike LaValliere played as a catcher in Major League Baseball.
2. He was born on August 18, 1960, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
3. LaValliere played for four different MLB teams during his career.
4. He won two World Series championships with the Pittsburgh Pirates.
5. LaValliere had a career batting average of .268 and hit 25 home runs.
6. He was known for his strong defensive skills behind the plate.
7. LaValliere was selected to one All-Star Game in 1988.
8. He retired from baseball after the 1995 season at age 35.
9. After retiring, he became a coach and manager in minor league baseball.
10. LaValliere is currently a scout for the Atlanta Braves organization.