Mickey Heath

Born: 10/30/1903 in Toledo, OH, USA

Died: 7/30/1986 in Dallas, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-18 | Final Game: 1932-06-05

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Minor Wilson Heath

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Biography

Mickey Heath, born in 1903, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early 1930s as a position player. His Major League Baseball career spanned from April 18, 1931, to June 5, 1932, during a transitional period in the game characterized by a shift away from the deadball era towards a more offensively driven style. Over his brief career, Heath appeared in 46 games, accumulating 34 hits and driving in 18 runs, which reflected his role as a supporting player rather than a standout offensive force. With a batting average of .212 and no home runs, he was not known for his power at the plate, and he did not record any stolen bases. Despite a relatively short time in the league, Heath's contributions to his teams were noteworthy, as he played during an era when many players were still adapting to the evolving strategies and styles of play in Major League Baseball. His experience highlights the challenges faced by position players of his time, as they often had to balance traditional skills with the demands of a changing game. Although his statistics may not have placed him among the more celebrated players of his era, Mickey Heath's commitment to the sport remains a testament to the diverse tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
46	160	16	34	1	3	0	18	0	22	28	0.212	0.311	0.256	0.568	-470.6

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .311 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 7.5% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.568 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 21.9% 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
1931	CIN	NL	7	26	2	7	0	0	0	3	0	2	5	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0
1932	CIN	NL	39	134	14	27	1	3	0	15	0	20	23	0.201	.275 (-27%)	.335 (-8%)	.391 (-35%)	.726 (-22%)	-470.6

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	46	0	456	34	4	35

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1931	CIN	1B	7	0	57	3	0	7
1932	CIN	1B	39	0	399	31	4	28

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	46