Known throughout baseball history as “The Big Cat,” Johnny Mize 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, 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. 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. Before reaching the majors, Mize excel