Mike Hauschild
A right-handed pitcher whose MLB journey, though brief, represents the pinnacle of a long professional baseball odyssey.
Born 1990 (age 36)·American baseball player·Birthday: January 22·Millennials
Biography
Mike Hauschild's baseball career is the story of the other 99%—the players who grind through minors and independent leagues for a shot that lasts mere moments. A draft pick by the Houston Astros in 2012, he spent years as a reliable arm in their farm system, mastering his craft without a clear path to the majors. His persistence paid off in 2017, but not with Houston; he was selected by the Texas Rangers in the Rule 5 draft, forcing him onto their MLB roster. He made his debut that April, a high-stakes arrival. After stints with the Rangers and a later call-up by the Toronto Blue Jays, Hauschild's time in the big leagues was measured in innings, not seasons. He continued pitching professionally in the minors and internationally before retiring, his career a testament to the dedication required to reach the top, even for a short stay.
Millennials
1981–1996
The first digital natives. Grew up with the internet, came of age during 9/11 and the 2008 crash. Highly educated, deeply indebted, slower to marry and buy houses. Redefined work, identity, and what it means to be an adult.
Mike was born in 1990, placing them squarely in the Millennials. The events that shaped this generation — the internet revolution, 9/11, and the 2008 financial crisis — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Mike Was Born
The biggest hits of 1990
#1 Movie
Home Alone
Best Picture
Dances with Wolves
#1 TV Show
Roseanne
Mike's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1990Born
Hubble Space Telescope launched; Germany reunifies
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.80/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Hold On" — Wilson PhillipsBest Picture: Dances with Wolves
1995Started school
Oklahoma City bombing; Windows 95 released
Gas: $1.15/galHome: $96,500Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Gangsta's Paradise" — CoolioBest Picture: Braveheart
2003Became a teenager
US invades Iraq; Human Genome Project completed
Gas: $1.59/galHome: $146,000Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"In Da Club" — 50 CentBest Picture: The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
2006Could drive
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2008Could vote
Barack Obama elected first Black US president; financial crisis
Gas: $3.27/galHome: $153,100Min wage: $6.55/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Low" — Flo RidaBest Picture: Slumdog Millionaire
2011Turned 21
Osama bin Laden killed; Arab Spring sweeps the Middle East
Gas: $3.53/galHome: $138,400Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Rolling in the Deep" — AdeleBest Picture: The Artist
2020Turned 30
COVID-19 pandemic shuts down the world
Gas: $2.17/galHome: $248,800Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Donald Trump"Blinding Lights" — The WeekndBest Picture: Nomadland
2026Age 36 today
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Made his Major League debut with the Texas Rangers on April 8, 2017, after being selected in the Rule 5 draft.
- Pitched in MLB for two different teams, the Texas Rangers and the Toronto Blue Jays.
- Had a long professional career spanning over a decade, including time in the minors and in Mexico.
Did You Know?
He was a Rule 5 draft pick, meaning the Rangers had to keep him on their MLB roster for the entire 2017 season or offer him back to the Astros.
He played college baseball at the University of Dayton.
After his MLB career, he pitched for the Saraperos de Saltillo in the Mexican League.
“You show up, you work, and you hope the phone rings.”
