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[update], he is the only major league player to have been born in Finland.[1][2]
| 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 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
References
edit- ^ Eronen, Pekka (January 12, 2024). "Unelmien kenttä on kulttifilmi, joka herkistää yhä". Helsingin Sanomat (in Finnish). Retrieved January 15, 2024.
- ^ "Players by birthplace: Finland Baseball Stats and Info". Baseball-Reference.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
External links
edit- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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