Mickey Witek
Born: 12/19/1915 in Luzerne, PA, USA
Died: 8/24/1990 in Kingston, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1940-04-16 | Final Game: 1949-05-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Nicholas Joseph Witek
Biography
Mickey Witek, born in 1915, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1940 until 1949. Over the course of his time in the league, Witek played in 580 games, accumulating 595 hits and maintaining a batting average of .277. He demonstrated solid power at the plate, hitting 22 home runs and driving in 196 runs throughout his career. Additionally, he showcased his speed with a total of 7 stolen bases.
Witek's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the aftermath of the Great Depression and the onset of World War II, which impacted player rosters and game attendance. Despite the challenges of his era, Witek's contributions to his teams were significant, reflecting the resilience and adaptability of players during the turbulent 1940s. His consistent performance and ability to contribute offensively positioned him as a valuable asset in the lineup throughout his career.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 580 | 2147 | 239 | 595 | 65 | 9 | 22 | 196 | 7 | 148 | 84 | 0.277 | 0.324 | 0.347 | 0.670 | -1178.3 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 119 | 433 | 34 | 111 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 31 | 2 | 24 | 17 | 0.256 | -1569.7 |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 26 | 94 | 11 | 34 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 16 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0.362 | 260.6 |
| 1942 | NY1 | NL | 148 | 553 | 72 | 144 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 48 | 2 | 36 | 20 | 0.260 | -513.0 |
| 1943 | NY1 | NL | 153 | 622 | 68 | 195 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 55 | 1 | 41 | 23 | 0.314 | 1054.2 |
| 1946 | NY1 | NL | 82 | 284 | 32 | 75 | 13 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 1 | 28 | 10 | 0.264 | 49.3 |
| 1947 | NY1 | NL | 51 | 160 | 22 | 35 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 1 | 15 | 12 | 0.219 | -459.8 |
| 1949 | NYY | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 0.0 |
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
| 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 |