Mickey Witek
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1940-1949)
Mickey Witek was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1949 for the New York Giants and the New York Yankees, a span of 10 seasons. In 580 career games, he hit .277 with 595 hits, 22 home runs, and 196 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/24/1990 in Kingston, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1940-04-16
- Last Game
- 1949-05-01
Full name: Nicholas Joseph Witek
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | 2,147 | 239 | 595 | 65 | 9 | 22 | 196 | 7 | 148 | 84 | .277 | .324 | .347 | .670 | -756 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.
Career OBP .324 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .347 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 5.7% below league average.
Career OPS .670 vs. league average .699 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 119 | 433 | 34 | 111 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 24 | 17 | .256 | .267 (-4%) | .335 (-12%) | .387 (-24%) | .722 (-19%) | -1256.2 |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 26 | 94 | 11 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | .362 | .262 (+38%) | .332 (+17%) | .373 (+20%) | .705 (+18%) | 268.2 |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 148 | 553 | 72 | 144 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 2 | 36 | 20 | .260 | .253 (+3%) | .323 (-5%) | .349 (-2%) | .672 (-4%) | -387.5 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 153 | 622 | 68 | 195 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 1 | 41 | 23 | .314 | .255 (+22%) | .324 (+10%) | .346 (+7%) | .671 (+8%) | 985.0 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 284 | 32 | 75 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 10 | .264 | .256 (+3%) | .328 (avg) | .358 (+2%) | .687 (+1%) | 52.2 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 51 | 160 | 22 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 12 | .219 | .262 (-17%) | .336 (-15%) | .376 (-17%) | .712 (-16%) | -417.9 |
| 1949 | NYA | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 580 | 2,147 | 239 | 595 | 65 | 9 | 22 | 196 | 7 | 148 | 84 | .277 | — | — | — | — | -756 | ||
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 (581 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 297 | 1086 | 133 | 299 | 20 | 103 | .275 |
| Away | 284 | 1061 | 106 | 296 | 2 | 96 | .279 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1949-05-01 | NYY | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1949-04-27 | NYY | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-28 | NY1 | PHI | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1947-09-28 | NY1 | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-09-27 | NY1 | PHI | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947-09-26 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-25 | NY1 | BSN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-09-24 | NY1 | BRO | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1947-09-17 | NY1 | CHC | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947-09-08 | NY1 | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 437 | 0 | 1111 | 1346 | 78 | 241 |
| 3B | 38 | 0 | 39 | 53 | 14 | 5 |
| SS | 89 | 0 | 192 | 307 | 22 | 46 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NY1 | 2B | 32 | 0 | 65 | 105 | 7 | 16 |
| 1940 | NY1 | SS | 89 | 0 | 192 | 307 | 22 | 46 |
| 1941 | NY1 | 2B | 23 | 0 | 70 | 70 | 10 | 17 |
| 1942 | NY1 | 2B | 147 | 0 | 371 | 441 | 18 | 72 |
| 1943 | NY1 | 2B | 153 | 0 | 401 | 505 | 31 | 90 |
| 1946 | NY1 | 2B | 42 | 0 | 102 | 100 | 8 | 19 |
| 1946 | NY1 | 3B | 35 | 0 | 36 | 50 | 12 | 4 |
| 1947 | NY1 | 2B | 40 | 0 | 102 | 125 | 4 | 27 |
| 1947 | NY1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 439 |
| Third Base | 37 |
| Shortstop | 89 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1943 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 12th | 21.0 | 336 | 0 |
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Mickey Witek: the record in brief
Between the debut on April 16, 1940 and the final game on May 1, 1949, Mickey Witek built the record summarized on this page. The team column moves through the New York Giants (1940 through 1947) and the New York Yankees (1949). Witek, born on December 19, 1915, in Luzerne, PA, USA, is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. Size on record: 5 feet, 10 inches and 170 pounds. Witek's death is recorded on August 24, 1990, in Kingston, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Nicholas Joseph.
Across 580 games at the plate, Witek's career line reads 595 hits in 2,147 at bats for a .277 average, adding 22 home runs and 196 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .324 and .347 give Witek a career OPS of .670. The league as a whole hit .260 across Witek's seasons, which puts the .277 career mark 6.6% above average. The hits column peaks at 195, in 1943. The Lg AVG column puts Witek's 1943 at .314 against .255, the widest margin among the busiest seasons at 22%.
Frequently Asked Questions about Mickey Witek
- What years did Mickey Witek play?
- Mickey Witek played in Major League Baseball from 1940 to 1949.
- Was Mickey Witek a pitcher?
- No. Mickey Witek was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Mickey Witek hit?
- Mickey Witek hit 22 career home runs with 595 hits.
- What teams did Mickey Witek play for?
- Mickey Witek played for 2 teams: the New York Giants (1940–1943, 1946–1947) and the New York Yankees (1949).
- What were Mickey Witek's career stats?
- In 580 games, Mickey Witek had 595 hits, 22 home runs, 196 RBI, 239 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- What position did Mickey Witek play?
- Mickey Witek played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Mickey Witek and how much did he weigh?
- Mickey Witek was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Mickey Witek hit each season?
- Mickey Witek's home runs by season: 3 in 1940, 1 in 1941, 5 in 1942, 6 in 1943, 4 in 1946, 3 in 1947, and 0 in 1949. His most in one season was 6, in 1943.
- What was Mickey Witek's career batting average?
- Mickey Witek batted .277 over his career, with 595 hits in 2,147 at bats.
- How many RBI did Mickey Witek have?
- Mickey Witek drove in 196 runs in his career.
- Is Mickey Witek in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Mickey Witek has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.