Mike Ohlman
Michael Livingston Ohlman is an American former professional baseball catcher who played in Major League Baseball for the Toronto Blue Jays during the 2017 season.
Early years
Ohlman attended Lakewood Ranch High School in his hometown of Bradenton, Florida. He played for the Mustangs junior varsity baseball team during his freshman year, and was named to the varsity baseball team in his sophomore season. Ohlman also played soccer.Professional career
Baltimore Orioles
Ohlman was selected by the Baltimore Orioles in the 11th round of the 2009 Major League Baseball draft, and signed for a $995,000 bonus. He appeared in four games for the Gulf Coast League Orioles that year, and recorded a.182 batting average and one run batted in. Ohlman started the 2010 minor league season with the Class-A Delmarva Shorebirds, but was sent down to the Rookie Advanced Bluefield Orioles in June after struggling to compete in A-level baseball. Combined, Ohlman played in 84 games in 2010 and hit.208 with two home runs and 37 RBI. He spent the entire 2011 season with Delmarva, hitting.224 with four home runs and 51 RBI in 105 games. Before the start of the 2012 minor league season, Ohlman was involved in a serious car accident in which the truck he was driving flipped onto its roof. He was placed on the disabled list with a shoulder injury as a result of the crash. While still on the disabled list in April 2012, he was suspended 50 games for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program for a second time. After serving his suspension, Ohlman was assigned to the Gulf Coast League Orioles for eight games and then moved up to Delmarva to end the season. Ohlman hit.300 in 2012, with three home runs and 31 RBI. In the offseason, he played in 43 games for the Perth Heat of the Australian Baseball League, batting.317 with six home runs and 27 RBI.Ohlman continued his progression through the Baltimore minor league system, playing 100 games for the Advanced-A Frederick Keys of the Carolina League. He recorded a.313 batting average, 13 home runs, and 53 RBI. Ohlman appeared in 10 games for the Surprise Saguaros of the Arizona Fall League during the offseason, hitting.290 with four home runs and nine RBI. On November 20, 2013, the Orioles added Ohlman to their 40-man roster, to protect him from the Rule 5 draft. 2014 saw Ohlman make his Double-A debut, appearing in a career-high 113 games for the Bowie Baysox. He batted.236 with two home runs and 33 RBI. Ohlman played in the Arizona Fall League for the second consecutive offseason, appearing in 11 games for the Glendale Desert Dogs. On January 27, 2015, Ohlman was designated for assignment by the Orioles.