Mike Yastrzemski
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Carl Michael Yastrzemski, Jr.
- Bats Both, Throws Right
- Height 5' 11", Weight 180 lbs.
- School Florida State University
- Born August 16, 1961 in Pittsburgh, PA USA
- Died September 15, 2004
[edit] Biographical Information
- Holds the record for games played at Florida State University with 279 (through 2008).
- Played in the minor leagues from 1984-88 advancing as high as AAA (in 1986-88).
- Son of Hall-of-Famer Carl Yastrzemski.
- His son, Michael Yastrzemski was picked by the Red Sox in the 36th round of the 2009 amateur draft, but went on to Vanderbilt University and played in the 2011 College World Series
- Was named the Most Spectacular Player at the 1980 Haarlem Baseball Week
- Died on September 15, 2004, from complications following hip surgery. He was 43 years old.
