Michael Joseph Mendoza (born November 26, 1955) is a former professional baseball player.

Mike attended McClintock High School in Tempe, AZ.

[citation needed] In his major league debut on September 7, 1979, Mendoza pinch ran for Art Howe in bottom of the 8th inning.

[1] On September 26 against the Atlanta Braves at Fulton County Stadium, Mendoza pitched in his only game in the 8th inning for the Astros, facing three batters Bob Horner, Dale Murphy, and Barry Bonnell, and not allowing any baserunners.

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