Mike Kreevich

Born: 6/10/1908 in Mount Olive, IL, USA

Died: 4/25/1994 in Pana, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-09-07 | Final Game: 1945-09-23

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Michael Andreas Kreevich

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Biography

Mike Kreevich was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1931 until 1945. Born in 1908, Kreevich made his mark during an era characterized by significant changes in the game, including the transition away from the deadball era and the growing influence of power hitters. Over his 14-year career, he played in 1,241 games and amassed a total of 1,321 hits, contributing a solid batting average of .283. Kreevich was known for his well-rounded offensive skills, evidenced by his 45 home runs and 514 runs batted in, alongside a notable 115 stolen bases that showcased his speed on the basepaths. In addition to his impressive statistics, Kreevich's career included an All-Star selection, recognizing him as one of the top players of his time. He played with determination and a competitive spirit, making significant contributions to the teams he represented throughout his career. Kreevich's legacy remains one of a reliable and skilled player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly evolving game, leaving an indelible mark on baseball history before his retirement in 1945.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1241	4676	676	1321	221	75	45	514	115	446	339	0.283	0.346	0.391	0.737	2482.2

Career AVG .283 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OBP .346 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .391 vs. league average .379 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.737 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — near 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
1931	CHC	NL	5	12	0	2	0	0	0	0	1	0	6	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1935	CHW	AL	6	23	3	10	2	0	0	2	1	1	0	0.435	—	—	—	—	0.0
1936	CHW	AL	137	550	99	169	32	11	5	69	10	61	46	0.307	.283 (+8%)	.349 (+8%)	.404 (+7%)	.753 (+8%)	908.4
1937	CHW	AL	144	583	94	176	29	16	12	73	10	43	45	0.302	.276 (+9%)	.342 (+2%)	.398 (+18%)	.740 (+10%)	1066.3
1938	CHW	AL	129	489	73	145	26	12	6	73	13	55	23	0.297	.272 (+9%)	.341 (+9%)	.392 (+11%)	.734 (+10%)	976.2
1939	CHW	AL	145	541	85	175	30	8	5	77	23	59	40	0.323	.274 (+18%)	.342 (+14%)	.393 (+11%)	.735 (+12%)	1464.3
1940	CHW	AL	144	582	86	154	27	10	8	55	15	34	49	0.265	.267 (-1%)	.335 (-9%)	.387 (avg)	.722 (-4%)	-704.3
1941	CHW	AL	121	436	44	101	16	8	0	37	17	35	26	0.232	.262 (-12%)	.332 (-13%)	.373 (-18%)	.705 (-16%)	-1403.6
1942	PHA	AL	116	444	57	113	19	1	1	30	7	47	31	0.255	.253 (avg)	.323 (+1%)	.349 (-12%)	.672 (-6%)	-387.3
1943	SLA	AL	60	161	24	41	6	0	0	10	4	26	13	0.255	.255 (-1%)	.324 (+10%)	.346 (-16%)	.671 (-3%)	18.1
1944	SLA	AL	105	402	55	121	15	6	5	44	3	27	24	0.301	.261 (+15%)	.325 (+7%)	.357 (+13%)	.683 (+10%)	694.5
1945	SLA	AL	84	295	34	70	11	1	2	21	4	37	27	0.237	.260 (-9%)	.328 (-2%)	.354 (-15%)	.683 (-9%)	-384.9
1945	WSN	AL	45	158	22	44	8	2	1	23	7	21	9	0.278	.260 (+7%)	.328 (+10%)	.354 (+5%)	.683 (+8%)	-384.9

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
6	26	0	6	3	0	0	0	0	5	0.231

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1944	WS	SLA	6	26	0	6	3	0	0	0	0	5	0.231

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	10	0	14	12	1	0
OF	1177	0	3304	93	64	21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1931	CHN	OF	4	5	1	0	0
1935	CHA	3B	6	8	4	0	0
1936	CHA	OF	133	300	17	12	5
1937	CHA	OF	138	401	13	5	4
1938	CHA	OF	127	379	7	10	2
1939	CHA	3B	4	6	8	1	0
1939	CHA	OF	139	419	18	11	4
1940	CHA	OF	144	428	12	8	3
1941	CHA	OF	113	302	7	2	2
1942	PHA	OF	107	314	4	6	0
1943	SLA	OF	51	146	5	1	1
1944	SLA	OF	100	282	4	4	0
1945	SLA	OF	81	230	3	2	0
1945	WS1	OF	40	98	2	3	0