Mike Leake

MLB pitcher

What is Mike Leake known for?

Mike Leake, born November 12, 1987, in San Diego, California, is a notable Valley Center High School alumnus. Leake, a professional baseball player, had an illustrious career as a Major League Baseball (MLB) pitcher, playing for several well-known teams such as the Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Seattle Mariners, and Arizona Diamondbacks.

Leake made his MLB debut on April 11, 2010, playing for the Cincinnati Reds. Having an impressive win-loss record of 105-98, an earned run average (ERA) of 4.05, and over 1,231 strikeouts, he proved himself as a prominent figure in the sport. Leake earned a Gold Glove Award in 2019, acknowledging his exceptional performance as a fielder.

As a young boy, Leake started playing baseball at age five. He was a loyal fan of the Seattle Mariners and idolized players like Vladimir Guerrero and Nolan Ryan. His passion for the sport led him to start his high school baseball career at Valley Center High School and later moved to Fallbrook High School where he lettered in baseball for two years.

During his junior year, Leake compiled a 9-3 win-loss record with a 1.87 earned run average while batting .431 with 10 home runs and 31 runs batted in. He followed up with another stellar year as a senior, batting .342 with eight home runs while attaining an 11-1 win-loss record with a 1.87 ERA. These performances helped him win the Avocado League Pitcher of the Year award twice. Leake's prowess on the field also earned him two All-Avocado League honorees and made him a team MVP in his sophomore year.

Mike Leake has had an impressive career in baseball since his early years and is remembered as one of the notable alumni from Valley Center High School in California.

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