| Gene Michael | |
|---|---|
 Michael in 2014 | |
| Shortstop / Manager | |
| Born: June 2, 1938 Kent, Ohio, U.S. | |
| Died: September 7, 2017 (aged 79) Oldsmar, Florida, U.S. | |
Batted: Switch Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 15, 1966, for the Pittsburgh Pirates | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 9, 1975, for the Detroit Tigers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Batting average | .229 |
| Home runs | 15 |
| Runs batted in | 226 |
| Managerial record | 206–200 |
| Winning % | .507 |
| Teams | |
As player
As manager As general manager | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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Eugene Richard Michael (June 2, 1938 – September 7, 2017), known as Stick, was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout, manager and team executive. He appeared in 973 games in Major League Baseball, primarily as a shortstop, between 1966 and 1975, most prominently as a member of the New York Yankees, for whom he anchored their infield for seven seasons. He also played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers. He was a light hitter but also a quick and smooth defensive player.
After his playing career, Michael managed the Yankees and Chicago Cubs and served as the Yankees' general manager. As an executive, Michael is credited with rebuilding the Yankees team that became a dynasty in the late 1990s.[1]
- ^ Schudel, Matt (September 7, 2017). "Gene Michael, architect of N.Y. Yankees championship teams in 1990s, dies at 79". The Washington Post. p. B5. Retrieved September 10, 2017.