Mike Seander: The Mysterious Best Friend of Yankees Ace Marcus Stroman
By Oliver Wiener June 07, 2024 09:55
Here, we'll take a deep dive into the fascinating friendship of Marcus Stroman and his Duke University teammate-turned-rapper Mike Seander.
This Fan Arch feature shines a light on his beginnings as an up-and-coming musician and songwriter to being underrated, his tenure at Duke University, and setting a record there.
The Unveiling of Mike Seander
Mike Seander, who goes by the name Mike, a superb artist from Liberty, New York, who is also an excellent songwriter, has intrigued many with his friendship with the famous professional baseball pitcher Marcus Stroman.
The first steps on Seander's musical path were pretty crazy— his apartment closet rigged as a rudimentary recording studio, a $20 mic, and some towels for soundproofing.
A New Artist on the Rise
Mike Seander's music career is now on the rise, as a pioneer in his own right.
Seander is not signed to a record label, by choice, and likes to capitalize on his growing market with his fans he calls "Steves", in honor of his dog.
Mike, who is most known for his hits "These Days", "Rodman", and "Life Got Crazy" says that he has stayed inspired throughout his journey and sees his hip-hop sound going global.
Seander also owns a clothing company, "Stevenson Ranch", gaining notoriety as more and more celebrities subtly rock the hats and shirts.
He's about set on to a summer tour and is hard at work on the new album he just dropped last month "The Highs".
Duke University Connection
Marcus Stroman first met Mike Seander at Duke University.
His influence did not end there - while at Duke, he also played as the school's star closer, garnering the best ERA in Duke Baseball history, with an ERA of 1.61.
After undergoing Tommy John surgery, Seander never pitched the same after almost 2 years of recovery.
He gets to see his best friend flourish in the MLB with the Yankees, and previously with the Cubs, Mets, and Blue Jays. Stroman made headlines because of his skill on the diamond, but it was his full-throttle "keep going" mindset that helped him jump into the music scene.
The Road Ahead
The friendship between Marcus Stroman and Mike Seander is a great story.
Their shared moments, whether it is in sports or music have strengthened their friendship more and it is a great example of how the power of friendship allows them to steer through the maze of success and obstacles.
As Mike Seander continues to grow as an artist in his career, it is evident that he is a force to be reckoned with, and the story is still gripping the imagination of many today.
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