Dwight Evans

Quick Facts

Full Name	Dwight Evans
Occupation	Baseball Player
Date Of Birth	Nov 3, 1951(1951-11-03)
Age	73
Birthplace	Santa Monica
Country	United States
Birth City	California
Horoscope	Scorpio

Dwight Evans Biography

Dwight Evans is one of the most popular and richest Baseball Player who was born on November 3, 1951 in Santa Monica, California, United States. Known as “Dewey,” he was a sparkling defensive right fielder who won eight Gold Glove Awards during his 20-year career, spent mostly with the Boston Red Sox.

He played in the outfield for the Boston Red Sox in the 1970s and 1980s with Hall of Fame slugger Jim Rice.

Evans was drafted in the fifth round of the 1969 MLB draft by the Red Sox, with the 107th overall pick, and then played in Boston’s minor league system from 1969 through 1972. He played for the Florida Instructional League Red Sox (1969), short season Class A Jamestown Falcons (1969), Single-A Greenville Red Sox (1970), Single-A Winston-Salem Red Sox (1971), and Triple-A Louisville Colonels (1972).

Evans was born in Santa Monica, California. He played Pony League and Colt League baseball in Northridge, California, with Doug DeCinces. Dwight attended Granada Hills High School in the tenth grade, but was not happy with the poor treatment he received from the baseball coaches. He then transferred to Chatsworth High School, from which he graduated in 1969.

He had two sons, Timothy and Justin, with his wife Susan.

Dwight Evans Net Worth

Dwight Evans is one of the richest Baseball Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Dwight Evans 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played youth baseball in California with future MLB second baseman Doug DeCinces.

He hit more home runs in the American League during the 1980s than any other player.

Dwight Michael “Dewey” Evans (born November 3, 1951) is an American former professional baseball right fielder and right-handed batter who played with the Boston Red Sox (1972–90) and Baltimore Orioles (1991) in Major League Baseball (MLB). He was a three-time All-Star, won eight Gold Glove Awards, and won two Silver Slugger Awards. Evans played the second-most career games for the Red Sox of any player, surpassed only by Carl Yastrzemski.

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Who is Dwight Evans Dating?

According to our records, Dwight Evans married to Susan Severson. As of December 1, 2023, Dwight Evans’s is not dating anyone.

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From 1982 through 1985, Evans batted an overall .274 with 115 home runs and 338 RBIs; in both 1982 and 1984 he played in every Red Sox game. On June 28, 1984, he hit for the cycle, in a 9–6 extra-innings win over the Seattle Mariners. In 1986, Evans hit a home run on opening day, April 7, on the first pitch of the MLB season, as Boston and the Detroit Tigers were playing the first game that day. His home run eclipsed the mark held by the Chicago Cubs’ Bump Wills, who hit the second pitch for a home run on April 5, 1982. Evans hit a home run on opening day four times during his career. The Red Sox went on to win the AL East, and defeated the California Angels in seven games in the 1986 ALCS; Evans batted 6-for-28 (.214) with a home run and four RBIs. Boston then lost the 1986 World Series to the New York Mets in seven games; Evans batted 8-for-26 (.308) with two home runs and nine RBIs.

Facts & Trivia

Dwight Ranked on the list of most popular Baseball Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Dwight Evans celebrates birthday on November 3 of every year.

Evans signed a one-year contract with the Baltimore Orioles on December 6,

1990. He batted .270 with six homers and 38 RBIs in 101 games in his only season with the Orioles. Based on his uncertain medical status, Evans was released by the Orioles in spring training on March 15, 1992.

Is Dwight Evans married?

Personal life. Evans and his wife, Susan, have three children; Timothy, Kirstin, and Justin.

Why is Dwight Evans not in the Hall of Fame?

However, when it came time for him to be on the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot, Evans fell off of the ballot after three years since he did not garner five percent of the vote in the third year. The most votes he ever received was in 1998, when he got 10.4 percent.

How many Gold Gloves did Dwight Evans win?

Evans collected eight Gold Glove Awards in that span (a Red Sox record), playing in one of the toughest right fields in baseball. He also lead the league in walks three times (1981, 1985, 1987), won two Silver Slugger Awards, and was a three-time All-Star (1978, 1981, 1987).

Is Dwight Evans a Democrat or Republican?

Democratic Party

How much is a Dwight Evans baseball card worth?

1973 O-Pee-Chee #614 Dwight Evans
1975 Topps Minis #255 Dwight Evans| $0.41
1976 O-Pee-Chee #575 Dwight Evans| $4.06
1976 Hostess #87 Dwight Evans| $2.53
1976 Linnett Superstars #104 Dwight Evans| $3.53