Mike Devereaux facts for kids
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| Outfielder | |||
| Born: April 10, 1963 Casper, Wyoming, U.S. |
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| September 2, 1987, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| April 17, 1998, for the Los Angeles Dodgers | |||
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| Batting average | .254 | ||
| Home runs | 105 | ||
| Runs batted in | 480 | ||
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Michael Devereaux, born on April 10, 1963, is a former professional baseball player from the United States. He played as an outfielder in Major League Baseball (MLB). Mike was chosen by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1985 amateur draft. He played his first MLB game on September 2, 1987. During his career, he played for several teams. These included the Dodgers, the Baltimore Orioles (twice), the Chicago White Sox, the Atlanta Braves, and the Texas Rangers.
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Mike's Early Life
Mike Devereaux was born in Casper, Wyoming. He attended Kelly Walsh High School in Casper. After high school, he played college baseball. He played at Mesa Community College and then at Arizona State University. At Arizona State, he earned a college degree in Finance.
Amazing Baseball Moments
Mike Devereaux joined the Baltimore Orioles in 1989. The Dodgers traded him for another player, Mike Morgan. The best part of his playing career was from 1989 to 1993. His top season was in 1992 with the Orioles. That year, he played in 159 games. He hit 24 home runs and had 107 RBIs. His batting average was .276, which is very good.
Winning the NLCS MVP
In 1995, Devereaux played for the Atlanta Braves. He won the National League Championship Series (NLCS) Most Valuable Player (MVP) award. In Game One, he hit a game-winning RBI in the 11th inning. An RBI means he helped a teammate score a run. In Game Four against the Cincinnati Reds, he hit a three-run home run. The Braves then went on to win the World Series against the Cleveland Indians.
A Controversial Home Run
On July 15, 1989, Mike Devereaux hit a special home run. It was a walk-off home run in a game against the California Angels. This means his home run ended the game and won it for his team. The ball was very close to the foul pole, which marks if a hit is fair or foul. The call was debated, but it stood as a home run.
Mike's Final Season
Mike Devereaux played his last MLB game on April 17, 1998. He finished his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team he started with. Over 12 seasons, he had a .254 batting average. He hit 105 home runs and had 480 RBIs. He also hit three grand slams. Mike is second in career home runs for players born in Wyoming. Only John Buck has hit more.
Orioles Hall of Fame
In March 2021, the Baltimore Orioles announced a big honor for Mike. He was chosen to be in the Orioles Hall of Fame. He was one of four players inducted. They were honored in a special ceremony on the field before an Orioles game on August 7, 2021.
After Playing Baseball
After his playing career, Mike Devereaux became a coach. In 2010, he was a field coach for the Delmarva Shorebirds. This team is a minor league affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles. In 2011, he coached for the Frederick Keys, another Orioles minor league team.
From 2012 to 2016, he was the hitting coach for the Asheville Tourists. This team is a minor league affiliate of the Colorado Rockies. In 2017, he coached for the Boise Hawks. For the 2018 season, he was the hitting coach for the Pensacola Blue Wahoos. This team is a minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds. In 2019, he coached hitting for the Dayton Dragons, another Reds affiliate.
As of August 2021, Mike Devereaux was working at IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida. He was a coach who helped players with hitting, outfield play, and base running. In February 2023, he returned to the Orioles as a guest instructor for spring training. Since June 30, 2023, he has also been a part-time game analyst for Orioles TV broadcasts on MASN. He was scheduled to broadcast two Orioles home series in July and August 2023.
