Midre Cummings was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in the Major League Baseball (MLB) for over a decade. Cummings was born on October 14, 1971, in St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands. He attended the Juanita Gardine Elementary School and later moved to the United States to attend high school in Miami, Florida.
Cummings began his professional baseball career in 1990 when he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1st round of the MLB draft. He spent several years in the minor leagues before making his MLB debut with the Pirates in 1993. Cummings played for the Pirates for four seasons, from 1993 to 1996, and was known for his speed and defensive skills.
In 1997, Cummings was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he played for two seasons. He then played for the Minnesota Twins in 1999 and the Arizona Diamondbacks in 2000. Cummings had a career-best season in 2000, hitting .306 with 12 home runs and 39 RBIs in just 222 at-bats.
After playing for the Diamondbacks, Cummings played for several other teams, including the Boston Red Sox, the Kansas City Royals, and the Tampa Bay Devil Rays. He played his final MLB game in 2005, finishing his career with a .257 batting average, 28 home runs, and 139 RBIs.
Cummings was known for his versatility as an outfielder, as he could play all three outfield positions. He was also known for his speed on the basepaths, stealing 62 bases in his career. Despite his talent, Cummings never became a full-time starter in the MLB, often serving as a fourth outfielder or pinch hitter.
After retiring from baseball, Cummings returned to his hometown of St. Croix, where he became a coach and mentor to young baseball players. He also worked as a scout for the Pittsburgh Pirates and as a coach for the U.S. Virgin Islands national baseball team.
In conclusion, Midre Cummings had a successful career as a professional baseball player, playing for several teams in the MLB over a span of more than a decade. He was known for his speed, defensive skills, and versatility as an outfielder. After retiring from baseball, Cummings continued to contribute to the sport as a coach and mentor to young players.
⚾