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Mike Greenwell

Quotes About Greenwell
"Jose Canseco admitted he cheated his entire career. Everything he ever did should be wiped clean. I think his MVP should go back and should go to the runnerup." — Curt Schilling in 2007, on why Mike Greenwell deserves to be awarded the 1988 AL MVP

Played For
Boston Red Sox (1985-1996)

Best Season: 1988

Where He Played
Left field

Born
Michael Lewis Greenwell was born on July 18, 1963, in Louisville, KY.

Batted:  Left
Threw:  Right

Primary Position:  OF

Primary Team:  BOS

Major League Debut
September 5, 1985

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Shawon Dunston
Todd Worrell

Nicknames
Gator

Related Players
Jose Canseco

Hall of Fame Voting
Year Election Votes Pct
2002 BBWAA 2 .4%

Post-Season Appearances
1986 American League Championship Series
1986 World Series
1988 American League Championship Series
1990 American League Championship Series
1995 American League Divisional Series

Batting Feats

  • September 14, 1988: Cycle...

Hitting Streaks
21 games (1989)
19 games (1988)

All-Star Selections
1988 AL
1989 AL

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