John Michaels
Born: 7/10/1907 in Bridgeport, CT, USA
Died: 11/18/1996 in Sebring, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-04-16 | Final Game: 1932-09-24
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs
Full name: John Joseph Michaels
Biography
John Michaels was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1930s. Born in 1907, he had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 16, 1932, to September 24, 1932. During this time, Michaels appeared in games for a single season, compiling a win-loss record of 1-6. He finished his short stint with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.13 and recorded a total of 16 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves.
Michaels’ career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His tenure in the league may have been limited, but it contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges many players faced in securing lasting success in a competitive environment. While he did not achieve remarkable numbers, his role as a pitcher during this time remains a part of the narrative of baseball’s evolution.
Negro Leagues Career Statistics
Batting
| PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting
| Season | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | SB | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.7 | 101 | 46 | 4 | 27 | 16 | 5.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 1 | 6 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 80.7 | 101 | 46 | 27 | 16 | 5.13 | -418.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.182 | 0.143 | 0.325 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | BOS | AL | 29 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | BOS | P | 28 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 3 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 28 |