Mike Devereaux
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Michael Devereaux
- Bats Right, Throws Right
- Height 6' 0", Weight 195 lb.
- School Mesa Community College, Arizona State University
- Debut September 2, 1987
- Final Game April 17, 1998
- Born April 10, 1963 in Casper, WY USA
[edit] Biographical Information
Mike Devereaux played twelve seasons in the big leagues, beginning and ending his major league career with the Los Angeles Dodgers but getting most of his at-bats with the Baltimore Orioles.
He was part of the 1988 Dodgers team which won the 1988 World Series, although he did not appear in post-season play. He also was traded in late August 1995 to the 1995 Braves who went on to win the 1995 World Series. Although Devereaux was the 1995 NLCS MVP, he had only four at-bats in the Series.
Born in Wyoming (where he once held high school records in the high jump, 100-, 200- and 400-meters), he is second-most among Wyoming-born players for the most major league hits, behind Mike Lansing (through 2007).
- Was basically a pull hitter.
[edit] Notable Achievements
- 1995 NLCS MVP
- 20-Home Run Seasons: 1 (1992)
- 100 RBI Seasons: 1 (1992)
- Won a World Series with the Atlanta Braves in 1995
