Player: Mike Gardiner (RC)
Team: Seattle Mariners ⚾
Year: 1991
Brand: Donruss Baseball
Card Number: #417
Subset / Card Type: Rated Rookie / Base Rookie Card (RC)
Status: Former MLB Pitcher / Canadian Baseball Hall of Famer
Features: Iconic 1991 Donruss "Rated Rookie" logo insert frame with bright blue borders, red accents, and full minor league statistics on the back.
MLB Debut (1990): Made his Major League Baseball debut with the Seattle Mariners on October 3, 1990, starting against the Chicago White Sox.
18-Year Professional Career: Pitched across 5 MLB seasons with the Seattle Mariners, Boston Red Sox, Montreal Expos, and Detroit Tigers.
Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame Inductee: Inductee into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame for his contributions as a prominent Canadian pitcher in Major League Baseball and international competition.
1987 MLB Draft Pick: Selected by the Seattle Mariners in the 18th round of the 1987 MLB Draft out of Indiana State University.
Pitched on the Big Stage: Known for his sharp control and versatility out of the bullpen and rotation, Gardiner represented Canada on the international stage before embarking on his MLB career.
1991 Donruss Rated Rookie Heritage: The Donruss "Rated Rookie" shield is one of the most recognized stampings in trading card history. Card #417 remains a staple piece for Seattle Mariners team set builders, Canadian baseball historians, and 1990s Rated Rookie completionists.