Mike Corcoran (baseball)

Michael Corcoran (October 10, 1858 – October 11, 1927) was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Chicago White Stockings (later renamed Chicago Cubs) of the National League.

[1][2] Mike played semi-pro baseball in New England in 1883, and participated in spring training with the New York Metropolitans of the American Association but did not make the team.

[1][4] He pitched all 9 innings for a complete game but gave up 16 hits and 14 runs, 4 of which were earned, and was charged with the loss in a 14–0 defeat.

"[2] The Detroit Free Press said that "There is a strong resemblance between the brothers in feature, stature and action, but not in effectiveness.

"[3] According to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, after the game Corcoran "went home satisfied that he is not a pitcher.