Mike Tresh, baseball player, 1938-1949

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

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

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