Mike Kume Explained

Mike Kume
Position:Pitcher
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:19 May 1926
Birth Place:Premier, West Virginia
Death Place:Richmond, Ohio
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:August 26
Debutyear:1955
Debutteam:Kansas City Athletics
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:September 25
Finalyear:1955
Finalteam:Kansas City Athletics
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Win–loss record
Stat1value:0–2
Stat2label:Earned run average
Stat2value:7.99
Stat3label:Innings
Stat3value:23⅔
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John Michael Kume (May 19, 1926 – November 26, 2012) was an American professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher who debuted with the Kansas City Athletics during the season.

Kume stood 6feet tall and weighed . He made his Major League debut at age 29 after spending eight seasons in the Athletics' farm system, signing with them in 1948 when they were still based in Philadelphia. As a Major Leaguer, he allowed 35 hits, 15 bases on balls, and 21 earned runs in 23⅔ innings, striking out seven.

His pro career lasted 12 seasons (and 734 minor league games), all in the Athletics' organization.