Mickey Grasso
Born: 5/10/1920 in Newark, NJ, USA
Died: 10/15/1975 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1946-09-18 | Final Game: 1955-05-08
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs
Full name: Newton Michael Grasso
Biography
Mickey Grasso was a professional baseball player born in 1920, whose career spanned from 1946 until his retirement in 1955. Primarily known as a position player, Grasso played in a total of 322 games over his nine-year career. He recorded 216 hits, contributing to a batting average of .226. While he was not known for his power at the plate, he managed to hit 5 home runs and drive in 87 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he displayed some base-running agility with 2 stolen bases.
Grasso played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, just after World War II and leading into the early years of the integration era. This was a time when the league was beginning to see an influx of talent and changes in the game. Although he may not have been a superstar, Grasso's dedication and versatility on the field made him a valuable player within the teams he represented. His contributions, particularly in supporting roles, reflected the spirit of resilience and teamwork characteristic of players from this era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 322 | 957 | 78 | 216 | 23 | 1 | 5 | 87 | 2 | 81 | 108 | 0.226 | 0.291 | 0.268 | 0.558 | -3741.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 7 | 22 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.136 | 0.0 |
| 1950 | WSN | AL | 75 | 195 | 25 | 56 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 1 | 25 | 31 | 0.287 | -110.0 |
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 52 | 175 | 16 | 36 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 14 | 17 | 0.206 | -897.4 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 115 | 361 | 22 | 78 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 29 | 36 | 0.216 | -1717.8 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 61 | 196 | 13 | 41 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 9 | 20 | 0.209 | -1016.4 |
| 1954 | CLE | AL | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | NL | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1954 | WS | CLE | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 310 | 3 | 1166 | 158 | 49 | 20 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | NY1 | C | 7 | 0 | 24 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950 | WS1 | C | 69 | 0 | 238 | 38 | 17 | 6 |
| 1951 | WS1 | C | 49 | 0 | 182 | 26 | 7 | 6 |
| 1952 | WS1 | C | 114 | 0 | 485 | 64 | 17 | 4 |
| 1953 | WS1 | C | 59 | 0 | 219 | 24 | 4 | 4 |
| 1954 | CLE | C | 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 1955 | NY1 | C | 8 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 310 |