John Michaels

Born: 7/10/1907 in Bridgeport, CT, USA

Died: 11/18/1996 in Sebring, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-04-16 | Final Game: 1932-09-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 154 lbs

Full name: John Joseph Michaels

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Biography

John Michaels was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1930s. Born in 1907, he had a brief career in Major League Baseball that spanned from April 16, 1932, to September 24, 1932. During this time, Michaels appeared in games for a single season, compiling a win-loss record of 1-6. He finished his short stint with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.13 and recorded a total of 16 strikeouts, though he did not register any saves. Michaels’ career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was beginning to shift from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. His tenure in the league may have been limited, but it contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the challenges many players faced in securing lasting success in a competitive environment. While he did not achieve remarkable numbers, his role as a pitcher during this time remains a part of the narrative of baseball’s evolution.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
4.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1935	4.0	3.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	.000	.000	.000

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	6	28	8	2	0	0	80.7	101	46	4	27	16	5.13	0

Career ERA 5.13 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 24.4% 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
1932	BOS	AL	1	6	28	8	2	0	0	80.7	101	46	27	16	5.13	4.13 (-24%)	-746.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
29	21	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.143	0.182	0.143	0.325	0.0

Career AVG .143 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OBP .182 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 63.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.325 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 55.3% 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
1932	BOS	AL	29	21	1	3	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	28	0	5	24	3	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1932	BOS	P	28	0	5	24	3	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	28