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

Johnny Mize, often remembered as “The Big Cat,” is widely considered one of the greatest sluggers to ever step onto a baseball diamond. Raised in a small Georgia town, he discovered baseball as a lifelong calling, laying the groundwork for an iconic career that would eventually lead to Cooperstown. His path to MLB dominance started with impr

Johnny Mize, often remembered as “The Big Cat,” is widely considered one of the greatest sluggers to ever step onto a baseball diamond. 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. His path to MLB dominance started with impress