Padres Condolences For Former MLB Mike Ivie Dies At The Age Of 70
The San Diego Padres organization is mourning the former MLB first draft pick Mike Ivie, who died at the age of 70.
Padres released an official statement in which they expressed their grief over the death of their former corner infielder Mike Ivie and sent condolences to the family and friends. The Padres said,
“We are mourning the loss of former Padre Mike Ivie, who passed away last week at the age of 70. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones at this difficult time.”
We are mourning the loss of former Padre Mike Ivie, who passed away last week at the age of 70. Our deepest sympathies go out to his family and loved ones at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/43RvJPDgmi
— San Diego Padres (@Padres) July 24, 2023
Ivie made his MLB debut with San Diego as an 18-year-old catcher in 1971. After that, Mike became one of the most worthwhile players in baseball history adding his name with the Giants, Astros, and Tigers posting a .269 batting average across his 11 major league seasons and an impressive 1979 campaign in San Francisco.
In 1978, he joined the San Francisco Giants, where he starred as a pinch-hitter. He hit four home runs that year and holds the record for most pinch-hit grand slams in a season with two.
Ivie reportedly died on Friday at the age of 70. Baseball fans will remember him and his amazing pinch-hitting in 1978 which helped propel his team to the postseason.
May the legend Mike Ivie rest in peace.
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