Mike Rouse
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Mike Rouse (born April 25, 1980 in San Jose, California) is a Second baseman for the Cleveland Indians. He bats as a left-hander, although he throws with his right.
Rouse grew up in San Jose and attended Gunderson High School and Valley Christian High School. He initially played baseball for San Jose State University before transferring to Cal State-Fullerton. In his final collegiate season for the Titans, he was named to the all Big West team after hitting .377 with 12 home runs and 62 RBI.
He was drafted in the 5th round of the 2001 draft by the Toronto Blue Jays. Rouse was traded to the Oakland organization prior to the 2003 season.
His major league debut was memorable as he went 3-3 in legendary Yankee Stadium to help the Athletics gain a victory over New York on June 9, 2006. However, on September 5 of that year, Rouse was designated for assignment. On September 13, Rouse was claimed off of waivers by the Indians.
