Mike Dejan, baseball player, 1940-1940

Mike Dejan

Born: 1/13/1915 in Cleveland, OH, USA

Died: 2/2/1953 in West Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1940-07-13 | Final Game: 1940-08-12

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Michael Dan Dejan

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Biography

Mike Dejan was a professional baseball player born in 1915, who played as a position player primarily during the 1940 season. His career in Major League Baseball was brief, spanning from July 13 to August 12, 1940. During this time, Dejan appeared in 12 games, where he recorded 3 hits and drove in 2 runs, finishing with a batting average of .188. Though he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his participation in the league marked a moment in a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to emerge from the shadow of the Great Depression and look towards the growing integration of talent in the years to follow. Despite his limited playing time, Dejan's career exemplified the challenges faced by many players during this era, where competition was fierce and opportunities were scarce. His time in the majors, while not statistically remarkable, contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, showcasing the diverse paths players took in their pursuit of the American pastime.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 16 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 3 0.188 0.316 0.312 0.628 0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .267 across their career seasons — 29.8% below league average.

Career OBP .316 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 5.8% below league average.

Career SLG .312 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.628 vs. league average 0.723 across their career seasons — 13.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1940 CIN NL 12 16 1 3 0 1 0 2 0 3 3 0.188 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1940 CIN OF 2 0 4 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 2