Mickey Witek, baseball player, 1940-1949

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

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

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