Mickey Micelotta, baseball player, 1954-1955

Mickey Micelotta

Born: 10/20/1928 in Corona, NY, USA

Died: 10/9/2022 in Henderson, NV, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-20 | Final Game: 1955-08-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Peter Micelotta

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Biography

Mickey Micelotta was a professional baseball player born in 1928 who had a brief major league career spanning from 1954 to 1955. Primarily serving as a position player, Micelotta played a total of 17 games in the big leagues. His tenure in professional baseball occurred during a transitional period in the sport, as the game was evolving with the advent of increased integration following Jackie Robinson's groundbreaking debut in 1947. Despite the high hopes that accompany any major league debut, Micelotta's playing record reflected the challenges faced by many athletes striving to make their mark in the competitive environment of the 1950s. Over the course of his career, he recorded 0 hits, 0 home runs, and 0 RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. He also did not contribute any stolen bases to his team's efforts. While his statistical output might not reflect a lasting impact on the field, Micelotta's journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to contribute to America's pastime, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 7 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 0.125 0.000 0.125 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .392 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.125 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 82.8% 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
1954 PHI NL 13 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1955 PHI NL 4 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 3 1 2 3 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1954 PHI SS 1 0 0 1 0 0
1955 PHI SS 2 1 2 2 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 3