Mike Tresh
Born: 2/23/1914 in Hazleton, PA, USA
Died: 10/4/1966 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-09-04 | Final Game: 1949-09-25
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Michael Tresh
Biography
Mike Tresh, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1938 to 1949. Primarily playing as a position player, Tresh became known for his solid defensive skills and versatility on the field. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 1,027 games, accumulating 788 hits and driving in 297 runs, while maintaining a batting average of .249. His offensive contributions included 2 home runs and 19 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of contact hitting and speed that was valued during his era.
Tresh was selected as an All-Star once during his career, reflecting his recognition among peers and fans alike. Playing in a time before the integration of baseball, Tresh's career unfolded during a competitive period marked by both the Great Depression and the prelude to World War II, which influenced the landscape of the sport. Despite not being a household name, Tresh's contributions to his teams and the game during the late 1930s and 1940s remain a testament to the hard-nosed style of play that defined the era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1027 | 3169 | 326 | 788 | 75 | 14 | 2 | 297 | 19 | 402 | 263 | 0.249 | 0.335 | 0.283 | 0.619 | -5543.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CHW | AL | 10 | 29 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 0.241 | 0.0 |
| 1939 | CHW | AL | 119 | 352 | 49 | 91 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 3 | 64 | 30 | 0.259 | -424.4 |
| 1940 | CHW | AL | 135 | 480 | 62 | 135 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 64 | 3 | 49 | 40 | 0.281 | -367.1 |
| 1941 | CHW | AL | 115 | 390 | 38 | 98 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 33 | 1 | 38 | 27 | 0.251 | -1041.3 |
| 1942 | CHW | AL | 72 | 233 | 21 | 54 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 28 | 24 | 0.232 | -443.9 |
| 1943 | CHW | AL | 86 | 279 | 20 | 60 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 37 | 20 | 0.215 | -844.6 |
| 1944 | CHW | AL | 93 | 312 | 22 | 81 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 37 | 15 | 0.260 | -266.9 |
| 1945 | CHW | AL | 150 | 458 | 50 | 114 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 6 | 65 | 37 | 0.249 | -608.1 |
| 1946 | CHW | AL | 80 | 217 | 28 | 47 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 21 | 0 | 36 | 24 | 0.217 | -386.2 |
| 1947 | CHW | AL | 90 | 274 | 19 | 66 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 26 | 26 | 0.241 | -842.7 |
| 1948 | CHW | AL | 39 | 108 | 10 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 9 | 0.250 | -318.7 |
| 1949 | CLE | AL | 38 | 37 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.216 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1019 | 0 | 3961 | 575 | 78 | 72 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | CHA | C | 10 | 0 | 37 | 8 | 1 | 1 |
| 1939 | CHA | C | 119 | 0 | 480 | 59 | 8 | 7 |
| 1940 | CHA | C | 135 | 0 | 619 | 69 | 12 | 7 |
| 1941 | CHA | C | 115 | 0 | 488 | 81 | 11 | 12 |
| 1942 | CHA | C | 72 | 0 | 258 | 37 | 7 | 2 |
| 1943 | CHA | C | 85 | 0 | 321 | 62 | 7 | 4 |
| 1944 | CHA | C | 93 | 0 | 370 | 47 | 8 | 5 |
| 1945 | CHA | C | 150 | 0 | 575 | 102 | 11 | 7 |
| 1946 | CHA | C | 79 | 0 | 330 | 48 | 2 | 13 |
| 1947 | CHA | C | 89 | 0 | 313 | 38 | 9 | 10 |
| 1948 | CHA | C | 34 | 0 | 99 | 16 | 2 | 1 |
| 1949 | CLE | C | 38 | 0 | 71 | 8 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1019 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 11th | 33.0 | 336 | 0 |
| 1940 | Most Valuable Player | AL | 20th | 4.0 | 336 | 0 |