Mike Ulicny

Born: 9/28/1917 in Greenwald, PA, USA

Died: 9/22/2005 in New Smyrna Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-05-05 | Final Game: 1945-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Michael Edward Ulicny

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Biography

Mike Ulicny was a professional baseball player born in 1917, who made his mark in the Major Leagues during a brief career that spanned parts of the 1945 season. Ulicny played as a position player, appearing in 11 games and showcasing his talent in a time when the sport was still recovering from the disruptions caused by World War II. His performance on the field was notable; he recorded 7 hits, including 1 home run, and drove in 4 runs, finishing the season with an impressive batting average of .389. Although Ulicny's time in the Majors was short-lived, his contributions on the field reflected the spirit of perseverance and resilience prevalent in baseball during the mid-1940s. This era was characterized by the challenges of a wartime economy and the eventual return of many players to the game after serving in the military. Ulicny's ability to excel in the limited opportunities he received underscores the competitive nature of the sport, as well as the impact of World War II on player availability and team rosters. His career, while brief, remains a testament to the talent that emerged during this transformative period in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	18	4	7	1	0	1	4	0	1	0	0.389	0.421	0.611	1.032	0.0

Career AVG .389 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +49.0% above league average.

Career OBP .421 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — +28.1% above league average.

Career SLG .611 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — +72.2% above league average.

Career OPS 1.032 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — +51.0% above league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

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	BSN	NL	11	18	4	7	1	0	1	4	0	1	0	0.389	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	4	0	4	1	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	BSN	C	4	0	4	1	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	4