Miles Mikolas was born on August 23, 1988, in Jupiter, Florida. He attended Jupiter Community High School, where he excelled in baseball and caught the attention of scouts. After graduating in 2006, he went on to attend Nova Southeastern University, where he continued to hone his skills on the baseball field.
Mikolas was drafted by the San Diego Padres in the 7th round of the 2009 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on May 5, 2012, with the Padres. Over the course of his career, he has also played for the Texas Rangers and St. Louis Cardinals.
In 2015, Mikolas made the decision to play in Japan and signed with the Yomiuri Giants of Nippon Professional Baseball. He spent three seasons with the Giants before returning to the MLB in 2018 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
Mikolas earned the nickname "Lizard King" during a game in the Arizona Fall League in 2011 when he famously ate a lizard in the bullpen. Off the field, Mikolas is a family man. He is married to a woman named Lauren and together they have a daughter named Lillianne. In 2018, they welcomed twins into their family.
As of the latest update, Mikolas continues to pitch for the St. Louis Cardinals. He has become a valuable member of the team's pitching staff, alongside veteran pitcher Adam Wainwright. Mikolas's dedication to the game and his unique personality have made him a fan favorite both on and off the field.
Miles Mikolas's journey from a high school standout to a professional baseball player has been filled with ups and downs, but through it all, he has remained determined and passionate about the game he loves.
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