Dwight Evans

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Dwight Evans is a former American professional baseball player who played as a right fielder for the Boston Red Sox and Baltimore Orioles. He was born on November 3, 1951, in Santa Monica, California, and grew up in Northridge, California. Evans was known for his excellent defensive skills, powerful arm, and consistent hitting.

Evans began his professional baseball career in 1969 when he was drafted by the Red Sox in the fifth round of the Major League Baseball draft. He made his major league debut in 1972 and quickly established himself as one of the best defensive outfielders in the game. He won eight Gold Glove awards during his career, which is tied for the fourth-most in MLB history for an outfielder.

Evans was also a solid hitter, finishing his career with a .272 batting average, 385 home runs, and 1,384 runs batted in. He was a three-time All-Star and finished in the top ten in MVP voting three times. Evans was also known for his patience at the plate, drawing 1,391 walks during his career, which is the 13th-most in MLB history.

One of Evans' most memorable moments came in Game 6 of the 1975 World Series when he made a spectacular catch in right field to rob Joe Morgan of a home run. The Red Sox went on to win the game and force a Game 7, but ultimately lost the series to the Cincinnati Reds.

Evans played for the Red Sox for 19 seasons before being traded to the Orioles in 1990. He played one season in Baltimore before retiring at the end of the 1991 season. After his playing career, Evans worked as a hitting coach for several teams, including the Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, and Toronto Blue Jays.

In 1999, Evans was inducted into the Boston Red Sox Hall of Fame, and in 2011, he was inducted into the National College Baseball Hall of Fame. Despite his impressive career, Evans has yet to be inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame, although he has been a finalist several times.

Overall, Dwight Evans was one of the best all-around players of his era, known for his outstanding defense, power hitting, and patience at the plate. He was a key member of the Red Sox during their successful run in the 1970s and 1980s and remains a beloved figure in Boston sports history.

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