Mike Kume

Mike Kume
Mike Kume
	Pitcher
	Born: May 19, 1926; Premier, West Virginia
	Died: November 26, 2012 (aged 86); Richmond, Ohio
	Batted: Right Threw: Right
MLB debut
	August 26, 1955, for the Kansas City Athletics
Last MLB appearance
	September 25, 1955, for the Kansas City Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record	0–2
Earned run average	7.99
Innings	23⅔
Teams
	Kansas City Athletics (1955);

John Michael Kume (May 19, 1926 – November 26, 2012) was an American professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher who debuted with the Kansas City Athletics during the 1955 season.

Kume stood 6 feet 1 inch (1.85 m) tall and weighed 195 pounds (88 kg). He made his Major League debut at age 29 after spending eight seasons in the Athletics' farm system, signing with them in 1948 when they were still based in Philadelphia. As a Major Leaguer, he allowed 35 hits, 15 bases on balls, and 21 earned runs in 23⅔ innings, striking out seven.

His pro career lasted 12 seasons (and 734 minor league games), all in the Athletics' organization.

References[edit]

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