Famous People with Name Michael

Michael Peter Cather            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Peter Cather: is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played three baseball seasons as a major league baseball player for the Atlanta Braves. Cather was born in San Diego, California. Cather also pitched in the organizations of the Texas Rangers, Florida Marlins, and St. Louis Cardinals.[1] He is 6' 2" in height, and 195 lb. in weight.He attended the University of California at Berkeley where he participated in college baseball. In college, he had pitched in the 1992 College World Series.[1] He was drafted in the 41st round of the 1993 free-agent draft by the Texas Rangers and was signed on June 5, 1993.[2][1] On June 14, 1995, he was released by the Texas Rangers and was purchased by the Atlanta Braves from Winnipeg (Northern) on February 2, 1996.[2]

Michael Chris            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Chris: is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who attended the West Los Angeles Junior College. He appeared in games in three Major League seasons, starting approximately half of the games. The Detroit Tigers drafted him with the 10th overall pick of the 1977 Major League Baseball Draft and promoted him to the majors in 1979 to pitch in 13 games, starting eight. He did not impress, finishing with record of three wins against three losses, with a 6.92 ERA. The Tigers finally traded him to the San Francisco Giants in 1981 with Dan Schatzeder for Larry Herndon. He pitched in part of two seasons for the Tigers, but they placed him on waivers in 1983. The Chicago Cubs claimed him, but he never pitched for the Cubs, and they released him in the offseason.

Michael Eugene Couchee            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Eugene Couchee: is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball and a current minor league pitching coach with the San Diego Padres.Couchee was selected three times in baseball's amateur draft, but chose to attend college rather than sign on the first two occasions. He was chosen by the San Francisco Giants in 1976, the Minnesota Twins in 1978, and the San Diego Padres in 1980. He eventually appeared in only 8 games in relief for the Padres, all in 1983.

Michael Curtis Darr            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Curtis Darr: was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the San Diego Padres (1999-2001). His father, Mike Sr., pitched for the expansion Toronto Blue Jays in 1977.Darr was a promising young outfielder. The last season he played prior to his death, he appeared in 105 games for the San Diego Padres, compiling a .277 batting average with 2 home runs, 34 runs batted in, and 6 stolen bases.

Michael Edward Darr            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Edward Darr: was a pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays. He was drafted by the Baltimore Orioles in the 1974 Major League Baseball Draft, but never played for them. He was then selected two years later in 1976 by the Blue Jays in the expansion draft. Darr started one game for the Blue Jays in 1977 before being sent down to play for minor league affiliates of the Blue Jays. He would finish his career in 1979, having played only one game for a major league team.

Eugene Richard Michael            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Eugene Richard Michael: (born June 2, 1938 in Kent, Ohio) is a former player, manager and executive in Major League Baseball.

Michael Mike Phelps            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Michael Mike Phelps: is a retired American professional basketball player. He attended Alcorn State University and was selected in the 7th round of the 1985 NBA Draft by the Seattle SuperSonics. As well as with the Sonics, Phelps also played with the Los Angeles Clippers.

Gertrude Michael            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Gertrude Michael: was an American film, stage and television actress.she reportedly graduated from high school at the age of 14. She became a radio singer on the radio. She attended the University of Alabama and Converse College, Cincinnati.In 1929 in Cincinnati she made h

Jere Michael            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Jere Michael: is an American retired competitive figure skater. He represented the Broadmoor Figure Skating Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado before moving to his current location at the University of Delaware Figure Skating Club.

Lorraine Michael            Origin/Culture/Country: American

Lorraine Michael: is a social democratic Canadian politician from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Since 2006 Michael has been the leader of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party (NDP). She is a former nun, teacher, and social activist. On November 1, 2006, she was elected Member of the House of Assembly (MHA) for the district of Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi, and re-elected the following year in the provincial election.