Pete Mikkelsen

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Peter James Mikkelsen

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 220 lb.

• Debut April 17, 1964
• Final Game September 18, 1972
• Born October 25, 1939 in Staten Island, NY USA
• Died November 29, 2006 in Mabton, WA USA

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Primarily a reliever, pitcher Pete Mikkelsen reached the World Series in 1964, his rookie season with the New York Yankees. His rookie season bullpen work for the Bronx Bombers was instrumental in helping the team squeeze out an American League pennant, the last for the old Yankee dynasty that dated back to the days of Babe Ruth. Although Mikkelsen pitched for five major league teams in his first six years, his ERA was better than the league average in five of the six years. He was a dependable reliever with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the early 1970's. Mikkelsen employed a classic forkball rather than the modern split-finger fastball.

Prior to reaching the majors, Mikkelsen served in the Marine Corps. After his baseball career ended, he became a farmer. He died in 2006 at age 67.

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