Baseball player
| John Michaelson | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born: (1893-08-12)August 12, 1893 Taivalkoski, Finland | |
| Died: April 16, 1968(1968-04-16) (aged 74) Woodruff, Wisconsin | |
| Batted: RightThrew: 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 | |
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.
References
- 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
- Career statistics from Baseball Reference, or Baseball Reference (Minors)
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