Mike Schmidt

ABOUT MIKE SCHMIDT

Philadelphia Phillies All-Star third baseman from 1972 to 1989, who hit 548 career home runs. He was an 8-time National League home run champion and 3-time NL MVP. He was also named 1980 World Series MVP after leading the Phillies to victory over the Kansas City Royals .

He was already signed by an agent at the young age of twelve.

He was a 10-time Gold Glove winner and hit 4 home runs in a single game on April 17, 1976. He was a 12-time All-Star throughout his career.

He had two children with Donna Wightman, whom he married in 1973.

He played alongside the great Pete Rose on the Phillies.