Mike Stanley

Robert Michael "Mike" Stanley (born June 25, 1963 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida) was a baseball catcher who had a 15-year career MLB career. The 1995 American League All-Star played for the Texas Rangers (1986-1991), New York Yankees (1992-1995, 1997), Boston Red Sox (1996-1997, 1998-2000), Toronto Blue Jays (1998) and Oakland Athletics (2000). Stanley was a key member on the Red Sox 1998 and 1999 playoff teams.

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June 25 - 1963 - Fort Lauderdale, Florida - Baseball - MLB - American League - All-Star - Texas Rangers - New York Yankees - Boston Red Sox - Toronto Blue Jays - Oakland Athletics

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Stanley hit more than 20 home runs in a season three-times during his career. His best all-around season at the plate came in 1993 with the Yankees, when he hit .305 with 26 homers and 84 RBI. He also hit .300 in 1994, and he notched a career-high 29 homers in 1998.

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Home run - RBI

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The catcher, who became a first baseman/designated hitter at the end of his career, finished up with as a .270 career hitter with 187 homers and 702 RBI.

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Stanley now lives in Maitland, Florida. His son Tanner played for the Maitland team in the 2005 Little League World Series; one of Tanner's teammates, Dante Bichette, Jr., is also the son of a former major-leaguer (Dante Bichette).

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Maitland, Florida - 2005 Little League World Series - Dante Bichette, Jr. - Dante Bichette

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