Mike Squires

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Michael Lynn Squires (born March 5, 1952 in Kalamazoo, Michigan), was a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for the Chicago White Sox primarily as a utility infielder from 1975 and 1977-1985. Squires was best known as a defensive player, often coming on in late inning situations when the White Sox had a slim lead. He did not have the typical power associated with a corner infielder, never hitting more than two home runs in a season. Nonetheless, he was a valuable member of the White Sox of the early Tony LaRussa era, particularly in their 1983 AL West championship run.

[edit] Career Batting Stats

779 Games

411 Hits

6 Home Runs

141 RBI's

.260 Batting Average

[edit] Fast Facts

On May 4, 1980, Squires catches the final inning of an 11–1 loss to the Brewers, becoming the first lefthander to catch in the majors since Dale Long in 1958.