Mike Greenwell

Michael Lewis Greenwell (born July 18, 1963 in Louisville, Kentucky) is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the Boston Red Sox (1985-1996). He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. Greenie finished second in the AL MVP voting in 1988, losing out to Jose Canseco, who pulled off the first 40 home run, 40 stolen base season in baseball history. Greenwell hit .325 with 22 HR and 119 RBI in 1988, setting career highs in all three categories.

Highlights

• Twice All Star (1988-89)
• Top 10 American League MVP (2nd, 1988)
• Led AL in intentional walks (18, 1988)
• Hit for the cycle (September 14, 1988)
• Hit an inside-the-park grand slam (September 1, 1990)