Michael Beard (golfer)
Mike or Michael Beard may refer to: *Mike Beard (baseball) (born 1950), American baseball player *Mike Beard (politician) Michael Beard (born July 22, 1953) is a Minnesota politician and former member of the Minnesota House of Representatives, who retired in 2014. A member of the Republican Party of Minnesota, he represented District 55A, which includes portions o ...

Mike Beard (baseball)
Michael Richard Beard (born July 21, 1950 - November 6, 2022) was an American former professional baseball player, a left-handed pitcher who appeared in 74 games — 72 in relief — in the Major Leagues between and for the Atlanta Braves. Beard was drafted by the Braves in the first round (18th overall) of the secondary phase of the 1971 Major League Baseball Draft after pitching for the University of Texas at Austin. He stood tall and weighed . Beard's finest MLB season came in . Recalled from the Triple-A Richmond Braves in May, Beard appeared in 34 games and compiled a perfect 4–0 win–loss record as a relief pitcher. He also made his only two Major League starts that September against the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants. He allowed seven hits and five earned runs in an even nine innings pitched as a starter, but did not earn a decision. His professional career ended after the 1977 season, his seventh in the game. During his Major League career, he allow ...
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