Nick Picciuto
Born: 8/27/1921 in Newark, NJ, USA
Died: 1/10/1997 in Winchester, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 1945-05-11 | Final Game: 1945-09-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Thomas Picciuto
Biography
Nick Picciuto was a professional baseball player born in 1921, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball. His career spanned a brief period from May 11, 1945, to September 30, 1945, during a time when the sport was experiencing the effects of World War II, which led to a unique mix of players on the field and a notable shift in the talent pool due to many regular players serving in the military.
Throughout his 36-game career, Picciuto recorded 12 hits, contributing to a batting average of .135. Although he did not hit any home runs, he managed to drive in 6 runs and showcased his skills as a versatile player in a challenging era for the game. With no stolen bases to his name, Picciuto's style of play leaned more towards contact hitting than speed on the basepaths. While his tenure in the major leagues was short, he remains a part of baseball history, representing the myriad of players who took the field during a transformative time in the sport.
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 | 0.135 | 0.189 | 0.202 | 0.392 | -642.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | NL | 36 | 89 | 7 | 12 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 0.135 | -642.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 4 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 30 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1945 | PHI | 2B | 4 | 0 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1945 | PHI | 3B | 30 | 0 | 16 | 31 | 9 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 30 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan State University | East Lansing | MI | 1942 |