1978 Profile: Mike Heath

"Originally a shortstop, Mike was converted to a catcher in the spring of 1976. He threw out six of seven baserunners during the 1977 spring exhibition schedule.
Mike was the Yanks' number two draft choice in June 1975. This right-handed hitter is a native of Tampa, Florida."

-The New York Yankees Official 1978 Yearbook

"Originally a shortstop, Mike was converted to a catcher in the spring of 1976 to make better use of his strong throwing arm. A non-roster player in spring training with the Yankees in 1974, Mike spent the 1977 training camp with the Yankees as a member of the 40-man roster. He impressed everyone with his arm, throwing out six of seven baserunners during the exhibition schedule, including 3-for-3 in his first game against the Orioles.
An All-State football player and an All-American baseball player at Hillsborough High School in Tampa, Mike used to watch the Reds train in that city each spring.
He enjoys golf, hunting and fishing."

-New York Yankees 1978 Media Guide