Mike Kreevich

Michael Andreas Kreevich (June 10, 1908 – April 25, 1994) was an American professional baseball player.

Although short of stature (five feet and seven and a half inches tall), he developed a muscular physique while coal mining for almost five years.

Kreevich soon went from that small town team to the National League's Chicago Cubs, thanks to a scout who recognized the talent in him.

[1] In 1939, he again finished 10th in the American League MVP Award voting, while batting .323.

In 1,241 games played over 12 seasons, Kreevich compiled a .283 batting average (1321-4676) with 676 runs, 221 doubles, 75 triples, 45 home runs, 514 RBIs, 115 stolen bases, 446 bases on balls, .346 on-base percentage and a .391 slugging percentage.