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Mike Greenwell, a two-time All-Star with the Boston Red Sox who played 12 years in the majors, died after a battle with thyroid cancer, officials in Florida said Thursday. He was 62 years old.
Lee County officials announced Greenwell’s death in a Facebook post. He had served as a county commissioner since 2022.
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Boston Red Sox left fielder Mike Greenwell at bat against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on April 16, 1991. (Photos by RVR/RED USA TODAY)
“It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Commissioner Mike Greenwell, a lifelong resident of Lee County. He was a strong advocate for the people and businesses of Lee County and will be remembered for seeking meaningful solutions to the challenges his community faced,” the post reads.
“We extend our deepest condolences to his family, friends and all who were touched by his leadership.”
The Red Sox selected Greenwell in the third round of the 1982 draft, fresh out of high school. He debuted during the 1985 season and never played for any other team.
“We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell,” the Red Sox wrote in
Boston Red Sox outfielder Mike Greenwell applauds from atop a police horse as he rides through Fenway Park in Boston, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995, after the Red Sox clinched the American League East Championship. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson, File)
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“We send our love to the Greenwell family.”
Greenwell was part of the 1986 team that won the American League pennant and lost to the New York Mets in seven games.
He earned his first All-Star selection in 1988 and his second in 1989.
In 1988, Greenwell hit 22 home runs, had a career-high 119 RBIs, and batted .325. He came in second in American League Most Valuable Player voting, finishing behind Oakland Athletics slugger José Canseco that season.
He hit .308 in 1989 with 14 home runs and 95 RBIs.
Greenwell, an outfielder, played in 1,269 career games. He had 130 home runs and 726 RBIs.
Former Boston Red Sox player Mike Greenwell prepares to throw out the ceremonial first pitch before the spring training baseball game between the Red Sox and the New York Mets in Fort Myers, Florida, Tuesday, March 11, 2008. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)
“Mike was an incredible teammate and an incredible friend,” Greenwell’s former teammate Ellis Burks told MLB.com. “He and I were friends from day one. It’s a tremendous loss, not only for his family, but for me as well. It’s hard when you have a friend dealing with an illness during a time like that. My deepest condolences to his family.”
