Michael Lutz
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Michael Lutz | |
Bat/Throw: | R/R |
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Height: | 6' 1" |
Weight: | 208 |
Born: | 1927-8-29 |
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Profile
Personal
- Resided in Warren, Ohio in 1959.
- Self-identified as being of Ukranian ancestry.
- Says his baseball ambition is "Like Jackie Jenses - to quit".
Pre-professional career
- Attended Western Reserve College.
- Played American Legion ball.
Achievements
- Led the 1958 Texas League in runs scored with 114, total bases with 325, home runs with 39 and runs batted in with 111.
- Tied for the lead in hits with 171 in the 1958 Texas League.
- Named to the 1958 Texas League All-Star team.
- Was chosed as the 1958 Texas League's Most Valuable Player.
Outside of baseball
- Served in the U. S. Navy for one year.
Contract signing
- Signed to his first contract by the Cleveland Indians.
Source
- 1959 Texas League Sketches.