Mickey Heath
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1931-1932)
Mickey Heath was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 2 seasons. In 46 career games, he hit .212 with 34 hits and 18 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 175 lb
- Died
- 7/30/1986 in Dallas, TX, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1931-04-18
- Last Game
- 1932-06-05
Full name: Minor Wilson Heath
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 | 160 | 16 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 28 | .212 | .311 | .256 | .568 | -437 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.
Career OBP .311 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.
Career SLG .256 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.
Career OPS .568 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 21.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1931 | CIN | NL | 7 | 26 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 5 | .269 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1932 | CIN | NL | 39 | 134 | 14 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 20 | 23 | .201 | .275 (-27%) | .335 (-8%) | .391 (-35%) | .726 (-22%) | -437.4 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 46 | 160 | 16 | 34 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 22 | 28 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -437 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (46 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 34 | 119 | 12 | 28 | 0 | 16 | .235 |
| Away | 12 | 41 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 2 | .146 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932-06-05 | CIN | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-06-05 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-06-04 | CIN | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1932-05-30 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-30 | CIN | PIT | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1932-05-29 | CIN | STL | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1932-05-27 | CIN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932-05-26 | CIN | PIT | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1932-05-25 | CIN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1932-05-24 | CIN | PIT | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 46 |
Mickey Heath: the record in brief
Mickey Heath played a first major league game on April 18, 1931 and a last one on June 5, 1932. The team column never changes: it is the Cincinnati Reds from 1931 to 1932. Heath played primarily as a first baseman and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on October 30, 1903, in Toledo, OH, USA and a listed size of 175 pounds on a 6-foot-0 frame. Heath's death is recorded on July 30, 1986, in Dallas, TX, USA. Mickey Heath was the playing name; the full given name is Minor Wilson.
Heath finished with 34 hits from 160 at bats in 46 games, which works out to .212, adding 18 RBI. The on-base percentage is .311 and the slugging percentage .256, for an OPS of .568. Measured against the leagues Heath played in, the .212 career average compares with a .276 league average over the same seasons, 22.9% below the league. The hits column peaks at 27, in 1932. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .201 in 1932, did not top the league's .275.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Heath
- What years did Mickey Heath play?
- Mickey Heath played in Major League Baseball from 1931 to 1932.
- Was Mickey Heath a pitcher?
- No. Mickey Heath was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mickey Heath hit?
- Mickey Heath hit 0 career home runs with 34 hits.
- What teams did Mickey Heath play for?
- Mickey Heath played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1931–1932).
- What were Mickey Heath's career stats?
- In 46 games, Mickey Heath had 34 hits, 18 RBI, and 16 runs, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Mickey Heath play?
- Mickey Heath played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mickey Heath and how much did he weigh?
- Mickey Heath was listed at 6 feet and 175 pounds.
- What was Mickey Heath's career batting average?
- Mickey Heath batted .212 over his career, with 34 hits in 160 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mickey Heath have?
- Mickey Heath drove in 18 runs in his career.
- Is Mickey Heath in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mickey Heath has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.