Mike Kume

John Michael Kume

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 1", Weight 195 lb.
• High School Gary (WV) High School
• Debut August 26, 1955
• Final Game September 25, 1955
• Born May 19, 1926 in Premier, WV USA
• Died November 26, 2012 in Richmond, OH USA

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Biographical Information

Mike Kume is the only major league player from Premier, West Virginia (through 2007). He pitched just 6 games for the Kansas City Athletics in 1955. He went 0-2 with an ERA of 7.99.

He pitched in the minors for over a decade, including several seasons with the Savannah Indians. His best year may have been 1954 when he went 14-7 for them.