Mike Tresh
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| Mike Tresh | ||
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| Catcher | ||
| Born: February 23, 1914 | ||
| Died: October 4, 1966 (aged 59) | ||
| Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | ||
| September 4, 1938 for the Chicago White Sox |
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| Final game | ||
| September 25, 1949 for the Cleveland Indians |
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| Career statistics | ||
| Batting average | .249 | |
| Hits | 788 | |
| RBI | 297 | |
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| Career highlights and awards | ||
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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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- In 1945 Tresh was durable enough to catch all 150 White Sox games. He is just one of three 20th century catchers to catch 100% of his team games. The others are Frankie Hayes (Philadelphia Phillies) and Ray Mueller (Cincinnati Reds), each with 155 caught games in 1944.
