John Michaelson Explained

John Michaelson
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:August 12, 1893
Birth Place:Taivalkoski, Finland
Death Place:Woodruff, Wisconsin
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 28
Debutyear:1921
Debutteam:Chicago White Sox
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:August 30
Finalyear:1921
Finalteam:Chicago White Sox
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0 - 0
Stat2label:Strikeouts
Stat2value:1
Stat3label:Earned run average
Stat3value:10.13
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John August Michaelson (born Johan Aukusti Mikkola; August 12, 1893  - April 16, 1968) was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in two games in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Chicago White Sox., he is the only major league player to have been born in Finland.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Unelmien kenttä on kulttifilmi, joka herkistää yhä . Eronen . Pekka . Helsingin Sanomat . 12 January 2024 . 15 January 2024 . fi .
  2. Web site: Players by birthplace: Finland Baseball Stats and Info . . . 18 March 2024 . en.