At a Glance

Fort Myers native Michael Lewis Greenwell played with the Boston Red Sox from 1985-1996. The two-time All Star was nicknamed The Gator after leaving a small alligator in the locker of a teammate. He batted lefthanded and threw right-handed. In a game in 1996, Greenwell drove in his team’s nine runs, a record. Greenwell hit .325 with 22 home runs and 119 RBI in 1988, batting .295 with seven home runs and 44 RBI in his last season. He has also raced trucks and owns a working farm in Alva. Details on the family businesses are at greenwellsfamilyfunpark.com, 31produce.com.