Michael Anthony Busch (born July 7, 1968, in Davenport, Iowa) was a Major League Baseball third baseman. Busch is an alumnus of Iowa State University.

Drafted by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 4th round of the 1990 MLB amateur draft, Busch would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 30, 1995, and appear in his final game on August 10, 1996. Busch made news when he was the first replacement player to be promoted to a regular MLB roster after the 1994 Major League Baseball strike. Because of his status as a replacement player, Busch was never allowed membership in the MLBPA.

Beginning in the 2005 season, Busch was named the head coach of the Calgary Vipers, an independent minor league baseball team in the Northern League. The team has since moved to the Golden Baseball League. On December 1, 2008, the Schaumburg Flyers of the Northern League have announced Mike Busch as their new Field Manager for the 2009 season.

[edit] Awards

Busch was selected as an All-American for baseball (1989) after hitting .401 as a junior. MVP Big 8 Tournament, First team All Big 8 as a Tight End (1988 & 1989). Named consensus All-American at Tight End (1989) Walter Camp, Kodak, API and Coaches. Named Big 8 Male Athlete of the Year (1989-90). ISU Hall of Fame inductee 2000.

[edit] External links

• Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or The Baseball Cube
• Mike Busch To Return As Manager Of The Calgary Vipers In 2006

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