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, setting the stage for a Hall-of-Fame career. His path to MLB dominance started with impressive minor-league perfo

Known throughout baseball history as “The Big Cat,” Johnny Mize 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. Mize’s baseball journey began with years of excellen