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 A. Yastrzemski has committed to play baseball at Vanderbilt University and was picked by the Red Sox in the 36th round of the 2009 amateur draft
- 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.


