Summary
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Mike Campbell, who played for several teams including the Seattle Mariners and Chicago Cubs, has died at the age of 61. The King County Medical Examiner confirmed his death, but the cause is not yet known. Campbell, a first-round draft pick in 1985, had a professional baseball career that spanned several teams and also included a season in Japan.
Key Facts
- Mike Campbell was a Major League Baseball pitcher and first-round draft pick in 1985.
- He debuted with the Seattle Mariners in 1987 and played his last MLB game with the Chicago Cubs in 1996.
- Campbell's career included playing for teams such as the Chicago White Sox, Milwaukee Brewers, Texas Rangers, and San Diego Padres.
- He played one season in Japan for the Yokohama Bay Stars in 1997.
- Injuries, including a critical shoulder injury, limited his appearances in the major leagues.
- Campbell retired with a career record of 12 wins and 19 losses in MLB.
- After retiring from baseball, he co-owned a desserts franchise at Safeco Field and other sports venues.
