John August Michaelson (born Johan Aukusti Mikkola; August 12, 1893 – April 16, 1968) was a professional baseball pitcher. He appeared in two games in Major League Baseball in 1921 for the Chicago White Sox. As of 2024, he is the only major league player to have been born in Finland.
John Michaelson
| Given name: | John August Michaelson |
| Nicknames: | None |
| Primary Pos: | Pitcher |
| Hght/Wght: | 5'9" / 165 lbs |
| Bats/Throws: | R / R |
| Born: | Aug 12, 1893 in TivalkoskiFI |
| Died: | Apr 16, 1968 in Woodruff, WI (74 years old) |
| Debut: | Aug 28, 1921 |