| John Michaelson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: August 12, 1893 Taivalkoski, Finland | |
| Died: April 16, 1968 (aged 74) Woodruff, Wisconsin | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| August 28, 1921, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| August 30, 1921, for the Chicago White Sox | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Strikeouts | 1 |
| Earned run average | 10.13 |
| Teams | |
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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. As of 2024, he is the only major league player to have been born in Finland.[1][2]
References
- ↑ Eronen, Pekka (12 January 2024). "Unelmien kenttä on kulttifilmi, joka herkistää yhä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ↑ "John Michaelson". Baseball-Reference.com. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
External links
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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