Mike Dejan

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Given name: Michael Dan Dejan
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Leftfield
Hght/Wght: 6'1" / 185 lbs
Bats/Throws: L / L
Born: Jan 13, 1915 in Cleveland, OH
Died: Feb 2, 1953 in West Los Angeles, CA (38 years old)
Debut: Jul 13, 1940

Michael Dan Dejan (January 13, 1915 – February 2, 1953) was a professional baseball player. He was an outfielder and pinch hitter for one season (1940) with the Cincinnati Reds. For his career, he compiled a .188 batting average in 16 at-bats, with two runs batted in.

Personal life

Dejan served as a sergeant in the 705th Tank Destroyer Battalion during World War II and received the Bronze Star for service in Europe. He was wounded in the leg by shrapnel in April 1945.