Known throughout baseball history as “The Big Cat,” Johnny Mize stands as one of the most complete hitters in Major League Baseball history. Born in Demorest, Georgia, in 1913, he developed a natural talent for baseball early on, building the foundation for a future filled with historic achievements. Mize’s baseball journey began with year

Johnny Mize, celebrated across generations as a power-hitting legend stands as one of the most complete hitters in Major League Baseball history. Growing up in rural Georgia, he quickly showed outstanding natural ability, building the foundation for a future filled with historic achievements. Before reaching the majors, Mize excelled in the mino