Mike Easler Positions: Outfield â DH Bats: Left Throws: Right Height: 6âČ Â Weight: 190 Born: Wednesday, November 29, 1950 in Cleveland, OH USA Died: Still Alive Debut: September 5, 1973 Last Game: October 4, 1987 Full Name: Michael Anthony Easler Although defense was never a strong suit, Mike âthe Hitmanâ Easler, never the less wasâŠ
On March 28, 1986, the Boston Red Sox acquire designated hitter Don Baylor from the New York Yankees for outfielder-designated hitter Mike Easler. Baylor will hit 31 home runs and drive in 94 runs, helping the Red Sox to the AL East title.
1985 â Bostonâs first two batters â Dwight Evans and Wade Boggs â crack homers off Clevelandâs Neal Heaton in Bostonâs 13 â 6 win in game 1. Evans adds another home run to back Oil Can Boydâs first win in seven weeks. Cleveland wins the nitecap, 9 â 5.
Dwight Evans completes a cycle with a walk-off home run, becoming only the fourth major league player to accomplish the feat. The Red Sox outfielderâs game-ending three-run blast in the 11th inning gives Boston a dramatic 9-6 victory over Seattle at Fenway Park.
1983 â The Pirates trade OF Mike Easler to the Red Sox for lefthanded starter John Tudor.
On April 4, 1977, the Pittsburgh Pirates make a seemingly minor trade that will pay major dividends. The Bucs acquire outfielder Mike Easler from the California Angels for minor league pitcher Randy Sealy. Easler will contribute mightily to the Piratesâ World Championship in 1979.
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