Mike Kume

Born: 5/19/1926 in Premier, WV, USA

Died: 11/26/2012 in Richmond, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-08-26 | Final Game: 1955-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: John Michael Kume

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Biography

Mike Kume, born in 1926, had a brief but notable career in Major League Baseball that spanned a little over a month in 1955. He played as a position player, appearing in a total of 6 games during his time in the league. Kume recorded 1 hit, which resulted in a batting average of 0.125. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs during his short stint, Kume's presence in the majors adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history in the mid-20th century, a time when the game was evolving with rising talent and changing dynamics on the field. Kume's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the integration of players and the emergence of new playing styles. Though his professional tenure was limited, Kume's experience in the major leagues reflects the aspirations of many players of his era who sought to make their mark on the game. Today, he remains a part of the extensive history of baseball, representing the many athletes who contributed to the sport in various capacities, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	2	6	4	0	0	0	23.7	35	21	1	15	7	7.99	0

Career ERA 7.99 vs. league average 4.00 across their career seasons — 99.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1955	KC1	AL	0	2	6	4	0	0	0	23.7	35	21	15	7	7.99	4.00 (-100%)	-362.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 51.6% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 68.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.726 across their career seasons — 65.6% 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
1955	KC1	AL	6	8	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	4	1	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	KC1	P	6	4	1	4	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6