Mike Baxes

Michael Baxes

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10", Weight 175 lb.
• High School Mission High School (San Francisco)
• Debut April 17, 1956
• Final Game September 27, 1958
• Born December 18, 1930 in San Francisco, CA USA
• Died April 13, 2023 in Stockton, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Mike Baxes played mostly shortstop for the Kansas City Athletics in 1956 and mostly second base for the same team in 1958. In 1956, he backed up Joe DeMaestri while in 1958 he alternated with Hector Lopez at second base while Héctor sometimes played third base. Mike started in the minors in 1949 and played through 1961, missing 1952 and 1953 due to military service. Seven of the years were spent in the Pacific Coast League, and he was sometimes on the same team as his brother Jim Baxes.

Notable Achievements

• 1957 MVP International League Buffalo Bisons