Mike Tresh

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Mike Tresh
Catcher
Born: February 23, 1914(1914-02-23)
Died: October 4, 1966 (aged 59)
Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
September 4, 1938
for the Chicago White Sox
Final game
September 25, 1949
for the Cleveland Indians
Career statistics
Batting average     .249
Hits     788
RBI     297
Teams
Career highlights and awards
  • All star in 1945

Michael (Mike) Tresh ( February 23, 1914 - October 4, 1966) was a catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1938 through 1949, he played for the Chicago White Sox (1938-48) and Cleveland Indians (1949). Tresh batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Hazleton, Pennsylvania. His son, Tom, also played in major league from 1961-69.

In a 12-season career, Tresh posted a .249 batting average with two home runs and 297 RBI in 1027 games played.

Tresh died in Detroit, Michigan, at the age of 52.

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  • 1940: ,281 BA, 64 RBI, 62 runs, 135 hits – all career-highs

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