John Michaelson | |
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Pitcher | |
Born: Taivalkoski, Finland | August 12, 1893|
Died: April 16, 1968 Woodruff, Wisconsin | (aged 74)|
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 | |
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]