Mike Baxes
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Michael Baxes
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
- Debut April 17, 1956
- Final Game September 27, 1958
- Born December 18, 1930 in San Francisco, CA USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Baxes played mostly shortstop for the 1956 Athletics and mostly second base for the 1958 Athletics.
In 1956 he backed up Joe DeMaestri while in 1958 he alternated with Hector Lopez at second base while Hector sometimes played third.
Mike started in the minors in 1949 and played through 1961. Seven of the years were spent in the PCL, and he was sometimes on the same team as his brother Jim.
- Brother of Jim Baxes
- 1957 MVP International League Buffalo Bisons
Baxes missed the 1952-1953 seasons due to military service.
