Michael Wilson Ivie was an American professional baseball player who played from August 8, 1952, to July 21, 2023. Throughout his Major League Baseball career, which lasted from 1971 to 1983, he played first base for the San Diego Padres, San Francisco Giants, Houston Astros, and Detroit Tigers. Ivie spent a lot of time at first base, third base, left field, and as a designated hitter in addition to playing first base. Ivie was selected by the Padres with the first overall pick in the 1970 MLB Draft.
Ivie was taken as a catcher by the San Diego Padres as the first overall pick in the 1970 Major League Baseball draft. His career started in the Padres’ minor league system after signing with them and getting a $100,000 signing bonus.
Barbara Joiner Ivie: Who is Mike Ivie’s wife?
Mike Ivie was married to Barbara Joiner Ivie. Ivie was exchanged by the Padres for Derrel Thomas during the 1978 winter and sent to the San Francisco Giants. Ivie founded a pro shop for hunting and fishing in Snellville, Georgia, after being let go by the Tigers.
Ivie passed away on July 21, 2023, in North Augusta, South Carolina, at the age of 70.