Mickey Grasso

Born: 5/10/1920 in Newark, NJ, USA

Died: 10/15/1975 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1946-09-18 | Final Game: 1955-05-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Newton Michael Grasso

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Biography

Mickey Grasso was a professional baseball player born in 1920, whose career spanned from 1946 until his retirement in 1955. Primarily known as a position player, Grasso played in a total of 322 games over his nine-year career. He recorded 216 hits, contributing to a batting average of .226. While he was not known for his power at the plate, he managed to hit 5 home runs and drive in 87 runs, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's offensive efforts. Additionally, he displayed some base-running agility with 2 stolen bases. Grasso played during a transformative period in Major League Baseball, just after World War II and leading into the early years of the integration era. This was a time when the league was beginning to see an influx of talent and changes in the game. Although he may not have been a superstar, Grasso's dedication and versatility on the field made him a valuable player within the teams he represented. His contributions, particularly in supporting roles, reflected the spirit of resilience and teamwork characteristic of players from this era.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
322	957	78	216	23	1	5	87	2	81	108	0.226	0.291	0.268	0.558	-3741.6

Career AVG .226 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 13.2% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .268 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 30.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.558 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 22.3% below 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
1946	NY1	NL	7	22	1	3	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.136	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	WSN	AL	75	195	25	56	4	1	1	22	1	25	31	0.287	.265 (+8%)	.346 (+8%)	.401 (-17%)	.747 (-5%)	-110.0
1951	WSN	AL	52	175	16	36	3	0	1	14	0	14	17	0.206	.260 (-21%)	.336 (-20%)	.385 (-38%)	.721 (-30%)	-897.4
1952	WSN	AL	115	361	22	78	9	0	0	27	1	29	36	0.216	.252 (-14%)	.326 (-15%)	.369 (-35%)	.696 (-26%)	-1717.8
1953	WSN	AL	61	196	13	41	7	0	2	22	0	9	20	0.209	.264 (-21%)	.335 (-25%)	.397 (-31%)	.733 (-28%)	-1016.4
1954	CLE	AL	4	6	1	2	0	0	1	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0
1955	NY1	NL	8	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0