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Mitchell Jack "Mickey" Stanley (born July 20, 1942) is an American former professional baseball player. A native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, Stanley signed with the Detroit Tigers organization in 1960. After four years in the Tigers' minor league organization, he made his major league debut in September 1964.
Mickey Stanley. Positions: Centerfielder, First Baseman and Shortstop. Bats: Right • Throws: Right. 6-1 , 185lb (185cm, 83kg) Born: July 20, 1942 in Grand Rapids, MI. High School: School: Debut: (Age 22-055d, 12,293rd in major league history) 3 AB, 1 H, 0 HR, 0 RBI, 0 SB.
Mickey Stanley Bio. Fullname: Mitchell Jack Stanley; Born: 7/20/1942 in Grand Rapids, MI; Debut: 9/13/1964
Mickey Stanley, the Major League Baseball player, was born on Monday, July 20, 1942, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Stanley was 22 years old when he broke into the major leagues on September 13, 1964, with the Detroit Tigers.
Stanley won his second Gold Glove and set a Tigers record by playing in 220 consecutive errorless games as an outfielder. His batting average slipped to .235, but he had a career-high 70 RBI as the Tigers finished 19 games behind Baltimore.
Aug 21, 2018 · Mickey Stanley's 15 minutes of fame has lasted a lifetime. Stanley is best remembered for a switch from center field to shortstop for the 1968 World Series, a move that stunned just about...
May 27, 2013 · Mickey Stanley was transformed from a premiere centerfielder to a shortstop prior to the World Series to permit Al Kaline to get into the lineup.
Sep 25, 2018 · That player was Mickey Stanley, who also wore the Old English D for his entire 15-year career. He was a four-time Gold Glove center fielder -- including in 1968. But it was his move to shortstop for the World Series that season that made him a hero in Detroit.
Mickey Stanley played 15 seasons for the Tigers. He had a .248 batting average, 1,243 hits, 117 home runs, 500 RBIs and 641 runs scored. He won 4 Gold Glove awards and 1 World Series.
He made his Major League debut with the Tigers in 1964, spending his entire 15-year MLB career with the Detroit Tigers. Known for his excellent defensive skills, speed and ability to get a great jump on the ball, he earned four Gold Glove awards for the Tigers.