Dwight Evans, known affectionately as “Dewey,” is a celebrated former professional baseball player who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a right fielder and first baseman. Drafted by the Boston Red Sox in the fifth round of the 1969 MLB draft, Evans honed his skills in the minor leagues before making his major league debut on September 16, 1972. Over his 20-year career, he became a cornerstone of the Red Sox, playing 19 ...