John Mihalic

John Mihalic, born in 1911, was a professional baseball player who carved out a brief career in Major League Baseball between 1935 and 1937. Primarily a position player, Mihalic appeared in a total of 69 games and recorded 53 hits, showcasing his ability to make contact at the plate with a batting average of .244. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 22 runs batted in and demonstrated his speed on the bases with five stolen bases. Mihalic's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the Great Depression and the influence of the deadball era was waning. While his time in the majors was relatively short, Mihalic's contributions as a reliable player on the field highlighted the depth of talent present in the league during the late 1930s. His legacy, though modest, reflects the spirit of determination and hard work characteristic of many players of his era.