Mickey Livingston
Born: 11/15/1914 in Newberry, SC, USA
Died: 4/3/1983 in Houston, TX, USA
MLB Debut: 1938-09-17 | Final Game: 1951-09-20
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Thompson Orville Livingston
Biography
Mickey Livingston, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who had a career spanning from 1938 to 1951. Primarily known as a position player, Livingston participated in 561 games throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable impact with his steady presence in the lineup, accumulating 354 hits and contributing 19 home runs alongside 153 runs batted in. His batting average stood at .238, reflecting the challenges of a competitive league during a transformative era in baseball.
Livingston played during a time when the sport was evolving, with the post-war years seeing an influx of talent and a shift in playing styles. While he may not have been among the game's most celebrated stars, his contributions on the field, including 7 stolen bases, showcased his versatility and tenacity. As a player who navigated the complexities of the late 1930s through the early 1950s, Mickey Livingston's career remains a testament to the depth of talent that characterized baseball during that period.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 561 | 1490 | 128 | 354 | 56 | 9 | 19 | 153 | 7 | 144 | 141 | 0.238 | 0.310 | 0.326 | 0.636 | -1989.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WSN | AL | 2 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.750 | 0.0 |
| 1941 | PHI | NL | 95 | 207 | 16 | 42 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 2 | 20 | 38 | 0.203 | -1016.1 |
| 1942 | PHI | NL | 89 | 239 | 20 | 49 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 22 | 0 | 25 | 20 | 0.205 | -765.9 |
| 1943 | CHC | NL | 36 | 111 | 11 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 16 | 1 | 12 | 8 | 0.261 | 242.8 |
| 1943 | PHI | NL | 84 | 265 | 25 | 66 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 18 | 1 | 19 | 18 | 0.249 | 242.8 |
| 1945 | CHC | NL | 71 | 224 | 19 | 57 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 23 | 2 | 19 | 6 | 0.254 | -210.3 |
| 1946 | CHC | NL | 66 | 176 | 14 | 45 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 0 | 20 | 19 | 0.256 | 101.3 |
| 1947 | CHC | NL | 19 | 33 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.212 | 0.0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.167 | 0.0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | NL | 45 | 99 | 9 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 1 | 21 | 11 | 0.212 | -50.3 |
| 1949 | BSN | NL | 28 | 64 | 6 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 0.234 | -218.0 |
| 1949 | NY1 | NL | 19 | 57 | 6 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0.298 | -218.0 |
| 1951 | BRO | NL | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.400 | 0.0 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.364 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | WS | CHN | 6 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0.364 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 0 | 100 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| C | 483 | 0 | 1728 | 209 | 32 | 26 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1938 | WS1 | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1941 | PHI | C | 71 | 0 | 263 | 31 | 8 | 5 |
| 1941 | PHI | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | PHI | C | 78 | 0 | 275 | 36 | 4 | 8 |
| 1942 | PHI | 1B | 6 | 0 | 59 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| 1943 | CHN | C | 31 | 0 | 114 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| 1943 | CHN | 1B | 4 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 0 | 6 |
| 1943 | PHI | C | 84 | 0 | 268 | 49 | 4 | 5 |
| 1943 | PHI | 1B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945 | CHN | C | 68 | 0 | 263 | 27 | 3 | 2 |
| 1945 | CHN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1946 | CHN | C | 56 | 0 | 239 | 25 | 5 | 3 |
| 1947 | CHN | C | 7 | 0 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | NY1 | C | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1948 | NY1 | C | 42 | 0 | 135 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
| 1949 | BSN | C | 22 | 0 | 76 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| 1949 | NY1 | C | 19 | 0 | 60 | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| 1951 | BRO | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 484 |
| First Base | 14 |