Mike Mistovich

Mike Mistovich
(Gus)

• Bats Both, Throws Left
• Height 5' 10", Weight 190 lb.
• Born August 29, 1915 in McMechen, WV USA
• Died July 21, 1987

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Mike Mistovich, nicknamed "Gus," was 8-33 with a 4.32 ERA in three minor league seasons. In 1940, with the Gainesville G-Men, he was 6-16 with a 3.96 ERA in 30 games. He was 4th in the Florida State League in losses. He missed 1942-1945 due to World War II, serving in the U.S. Air Force, but returned in 1946 to go 2-13 with a 4.71 ERA in 24 games (15 starts) for the Lufkin Foresters. He tied for 9th in the East Texas League in losses. In 1947, for the Bryan Bombers, he was 0-4 with a 4.40 ERA in eight games.

He managed the Foresters during the latter part of the 1946 season, replacing Hank Doty. He was the Bombers' manager to start the 1947 season, but was replaced by Harry Logan.

His year of birth has also been listed as 1916.[1]

Year-By-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Organization	Playoffs	Notes
1946	Lufkin Foresters	East Texas League	22-55	8th	None		replaced Hank Doty (25-37)
1947	Bryan Bombers	Lone Star League	4-25		None	--	replaced by Harry Logan (0-4)