Redford Union High School Alumni

Elected Mayor of Okanogan the second largest town in Okanogan County the largest County area wise in the State of Washington. Currently owns and operates the largest Property Management Company in the County. Left RUHS in 58 would have grad in 59. Can be reached at wa6ctb@yahoo.com

COACHING CAREER: Mike is currently the bullpen catcher for the Cincinnati Reds Major League Baseball Team coaching staff (2011 marked his 8th season). PLAYING CAREER: In his minor league career appeared in 786 games behind the plate but also played 60 games at 1B, 25 games at 3B and 18 games in the OF...made 4 appearances as a pitcher (0-0, 5.40), all in relief...in 1994 was a Texas League All-Star...was named California League Batter of the Week for 5/2-5/8, 1993 (.591)...in 1991, his first professional season, won the Arizona League batting championship (.364)...originally was selected by the Brewers in the 40th round of the June 1991 free-agent draft...was signed by Larry Keller...on 10/19/95 was acquired by the Cardinals in exchange for C Mark Ronan...on 11/12/99 was signed by the Reds as a minor league free agent...on 11/9/00 was signed by the Cardinals as a minor league free agent...beginning with the 2002 season signed minor league contracts with the Reds for 3 consecutive years (1/18/02, 12/24/02, 11/7/03)...retired as a player on 1/27/04. PERSONAL: In 1987 Mike graduated from Redford Union High School in Redford, MI, where he played baseball and basketball. Mike attended the University of Detroit, where twice he was All-Conference in baseball.