Mike Connolly

Michael Patrick Connolly

• Bats Left, Throws Left
• Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.

• High School Oneonta High School

• Born June 2, 1982 in Oneonta, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Mike Connolly pitched in the minor leagues and the CPBL.

Connolly was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 19th round of the 2000 Amateur Draft, and he went 1-2 with a 2.29 ERA for the GCL Pirates in his first year. He went 11-7 with a 3.94 ERA for the Hickory Crawdads in 2001, and he had a 10-3 record with a 2.94 ERA for the Lynchburg Hillcats in 2002. Connolly was 7-8 with a 3.39 ERA for the Altoona Curve in 2003, but he slumped to 8-7 with a 4.71 ERA in 2004.

After recording a 3.32 ERA with a 5-6 record in Altoona, Connolly reached AAA in 2005; he was 2-4 with a 4.42 ERA in 13 starts for the Indianapolis Indians. His ERA rose to 6.48 in 4 games for the Indians in 2006, and he went 7-8 with a 4.98 ERA for the Curve. Connolly also had a 4-1 record with a 2.61 ERA for the Pastora de Occidente in winter. The Kansas City Royals then signed him with a minor league contract, and he was 4-7 with a 5.22 ERA for the Wichita Wranglers. He then had a 2-4 record with a 4.65 ERA for the Bravos de Margarita, and the Sinon Bulls signed him. However, Connolly allowed 24 runs in 13 innings in 2008, then he was released. He then went 3-4 with a 6.81 ERA for the Bridgeport Bluefish, and he had a 4.05 ERA in 4 starts for the Aguilas del Zulia. Connolly announced his retirement after the 2008 season.