Boston Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell, who played his entire Major League Baseball career with the Sox, has died.
Greenwell was a commissioner of the government of Lee County, Florida, which announced his death Thursday.
“He was a strong advocate for the people and businesses of Lee County and will be remembered for seeking meaningful solutions to the challenges his community faced,” the post said.
Greenwell played for the Red Sox from 1985 to 1996. The outfielder was a two-time All-Star and named a 1988 AL Silver Slugger.
The team released a statement calling him a “beloved fixture of Fenway and Fort Myers.” Lee County includes Fort Myers, home to the Red Sox’ spring training facility JetBlue Park at Fenway South, on Florida’s southwest coast.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of Red Sox Hall of Famer Mike Greenwell.
“The Gator” spent his entire career in a Red Sox uniform and was a beloved fixture of Fenway and Fort Myers. He gave so much to Lee County and Sox Nation.
We send our love to the Greenwell family. pic.twitter.com/WyA14dYu0E
— Red Sox (@RedSox) October 9, 2025
Greenwell announced earlier this summer he had medullary thyroid cancer, NBC affiliate Gulf Coast News reported.
Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno confirmed Greenwell’s death, writing that he “was a loyal family man, a dedicated business man, and local leader who was extremely passionate about the well-being of this county,” who will also be remembered for his distinguished career with the Sox.