Michael Aaron Walker is an American former professional baseball player. A pitcher, Walker played Major League Baseball in 1992 with the Seattle Mariners. Walker, who prefers to go by Mike, was raised in Splendora/Cleveland, Texas by his parents Barbara and L.G. He has two siblings, Brian and Shannon. In High School, Mike aka "The Walk" was an All-Star athlete who lettered in basketball and baseball. He went to the University of Houston on a scholarship and, as a pitcher, enjoyed many successes as a Cougar. On June 2, 1986 Mike was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 2nd round of the 1986 amateur draft. Mike began his minor league career with the Watertown Pirates, then moved up to play for the Single-A Salem Buccaneers in 1987, where he had a very successful season. He was named Most Valuable Player on numerous occasions and recognized as one of the Carolina League's most prestigious players during 1987, leading Salem to the league championship. Briefly, he spent time in the AA club in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Mike's talent brought him to the AAA club in Buffalo by the end of 1988. 

June 23rd, 1965 in Houston (Age 59)