Mike LaCoss

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Mike LaCoss
Pitcher
Born: May 30, 1956 (1956-05-30) (age 52)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
July 18, 1978
for the Cincinnati Reds
Final game
July 2, 1991
for the San Francisco Giants
Career statistics
Record     98-103
ERA     4.02
Strikeouts     783
Teams
Career highlights and awards

Michael James (Mike) LaCoss (born May 30, 1956, in Glendale, California), is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.

[edit] Baseball career

LaCoss was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds in the 3rd round of the 1974 amateur draft. He played for the Cincinnati Reds (1978-81), Houston Astros (1982-84), Kansas City Royals (1985), and San Francisco Giants (1986-91). He batted and threw right handed.

LaCoss was an All-Star in 1979.

In 1987 he was 9th in the National League with 13 wins.

In a 14-season career, LaCoss posted a 98-103 record with 783 strikeouts and a 4.02 ERA in 1739-2/3 innings pitched.

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