Mike Kreevich
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Michael Andreas Kreevich (June 10, 1908 – April 25, 1994) was an American professional baseball player.[1] He played as a center fielder in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1945.[1] He batted and threw right-handed.
Early life
Kreevich was born in Mount Olive, Illinois.[1] He started working in coal mines in late 1924 at the age of 16. Although short of stature (five feet and seven and a half inches tall), he developed a muscular physique while coal mining for almost five years. With the Great Depression, the coal mines closed in 1930. It was about this time that he was invited to play for a team in McCook, Nebraska. Kreevich soon went from that small town team to the National League's Chicago Cubs, thanks to a scout who recognized the talent in him.
Career
Kreevich began his career in 1931 with the Chicago Cubs, but only played five games for them.[1] In 1935, he joined the cross-town Chicago White Sox, but did not become a regular until 1936.[1] In 1937 he led the American League in triples and sacrifice flies while batting .302, and finishing 10th in the American League MVP Award voting.[1] In 1939, he again finished 10th in the American League MVP Award voting, while batting .323.[1] He was also named to the American League All-Star team in 1938.[1]
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References
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball Reference