Nick Picciuto
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1945)
Nick Picciuto was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1945 for the Philadelphia Phillies. In 36 career games, he hit .135 with 12 hits and 6 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 165 lb
- Died
- 1/10/1997 in Winchester, VA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1945-05-11
- Last Game
- 1945-09-30
Full name: Nicholas Thomas Picciuto
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 89 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .135 | .189 | .202 | .392 | -599 |
Career AVG .135 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 48.3% below league average.
Career OBP .189 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 42.4% below league average.
Career SLG .202 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.
Career OPS .392 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 42.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 36 | 89 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .135 | .260 (-48%) | .328 (-42%) | .354 (-43%) | .683 (-43%) | -599.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 36 | 89 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | .135 | — | — | — | — | -599 | ||
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 (36 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 27 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | .111 |
| Away | 24 | 62 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 5 | .145 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945-09-30 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1945-09-28 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | PHI | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1945-09-23 | PHI | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1945-09-22 | PHI | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-21 | PHI | BRO | L | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-21 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-19 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-17 | PHI | STL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1945-09-16 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1942 |
Nick Picciuto: the record in brief
Nick Picciuto's major league career runs from a debut on May 11, 1945 to a final game on September 30, 1945. Picciuto spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Philadelphia Phillies. Picciuto is listed as a third baseman at 5 feet, 8 inches and 165 pounds. Picciuto batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Picciuto was born on August 27, 1921, in Newark, NJ, USA. Picciuto's death is recorded on January 10, 1997, in Winchester, VA, USA. Nick Picciuto was the playing name; the full given name is Nicholas Thomas.
Across 36 games at the plate, Picciuto's career line reads 12 hits in 89 at bats for a .135 average, along with 6 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .189 clip and slugging .202, Picciuto finished with a .392 OPS. Measured against the leagues Picciuto played in, the .135 career average compares with a .261 league average over the same seasons, 48.3% below the league. The season table holds a single row: 1945 with the Philadelphia Phillies, 36 games, 89 at bats and 12 hits. That year the league hit .260, the figure in the row's Lg AVG column.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nick Picciuto
- Was Nick Picciuto a pitcher?
- No. Nick Picciuto was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Nick Picciuto hit?
- Nick Picciuto hit 0 career home runs with 12 hits.
- What teams did Nick Picciuto play for?
- Nick Picciuto played for one team, the Philadelphia Phillies (1945).
- What were Nick Picciuto's career stats?
- In 36 games, Nick Picciuto had 12 hits, 6 RBI, and 7 runs, with a .135 batting average.
- What position did Nick Picciuto play?
- Nick Picciuto played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nick Picciuto and how much did he weigh?
- Nick Picciuto was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 165 pounds.
- What was Nick Picciuto's career batting average?
- Nick Picciuto batted .135 over his career, with 12 hits in 89 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nick Picciuto have?
- Nick Picciuto drove in 6 runs in his career.
- Is Nick Picciuto in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nick Picciuto has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.