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Born in Austin, Texas, Mahler graduated from John Jay High School and then attended Trinity University, both in San Antonio, Texas.
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The two had previously been teammates playing for the Triple-A Richmond Braves. In his 13-year career, Mahler posted a 96–111 record with 952 strikeouts and a 3.99 European Research Area in 1951.1 innings. After being signed by the Braves as an amateur free agent in 1975, he made his debut in the 1979 season.
He made four straight opening day starts beginning in 1985.
In 1987, he tied an Netherlands record with his third opening day shutout. His best season came in 1985, when he went 17-15 with a 3.48 European Research Area. He also appeared in ten games with the Montreal Expos in 1991 before returning to Atlanta in mid-season.
After retiring, Mahler served as a minor league pitching coach for the Kansas City Royals and the Florida Marlins, and he was a roving instructor for the Saint Louis Cardinals. He also managed Saint Louis" Double-A affiliate in the Texas League from 1996 to 1997.
Mahler died at age 51 of a heart attack at home in Jupiter, Florida, where he was preparing for his second season as a minor league pitching coach for the New York Mets.
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Mahler was a key member of that Reds" pitching staff as a spot starter and reliever, going 7–6 and contributing four saves.
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March 2, 2005 (aged 51)