Mike Goliat

Michael Mitchell Goliat

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 180 lb.

• Debut August 2, 1949
• Final Game April 27, 1952
• Born November 5, 1921 in Yatesboro, PA USA
• Died January 13, 2004 in Seven Hills, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Second baseman Mike Goliat was a "Whiz Kid", playing his only season with 100+ games for the pennant-winning 1950 Philadelphia Phillies.

Goliat was in the majors from 1949 to 1952 with a low batting average but making up for it to some extent with an ability to draw walks.

His minor league career ran from 1947 to 1961 with ten years in the International League. In the minors he had some power with close to 200 minor league home runs.

Notable Achievements

• 1956 MVP International League Toronto Maple Leafs

Related Sites

• Mike Goliat at the SABR Bio Project
• Remembrance of Mike Goliat