Whitey Platt

Born: 8/21/1920 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

Died: 7/27/1970 in West Palm Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1942-09-16 | Final Game: 1949-10-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Mizell George Platt

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Biography

Whitey Platt, born in 1920, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1942 to 1949. As a position player, he showcased his talents in 333 games across his tenure in Major League Baseball. Platt recorded a total of 256 hits, contributing to a career batting average of .255. His offensive output included 13 home runs and 147 runs batted in (RBIs), demonstrating his ability to drive in runs during critical moments of the game. Additionally, he added 2 stolen bases to his career stats, indicating a modest speed on the bases. Platt played during a transformative period in baseball history, right in the midst of World War II, which saw many players serving in the military, leading to a unique landscape of talent in the league. His contributions on the field not only reflected his skills as a player but also his resilience and dedication during challenging times for the sport. Though he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Whitey Platt remains a noteworthy figure from an era that laid the groundwork for future generations of baseball players. His career serves as a reminder of the diverse stories that comprise the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
333	1002	117	256	41	17	13	147	2	81	122	0.255	0.314	0.369	0.684	-449.0

Career AVG .255 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 5.3% below league average.

Career SLG .369 vs. league average .363 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.684 vs. league average 0.694 across their career seasons — near 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
1942	CHC	NL	4	16	1	1	0	0	0	2	0	0	3	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1943	CHC	NL	20	41	2	7	3	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.171	—	—	—	—	0.0
1946	CHW	AL	84	247	28	62	8	5	3	32	1	17	34	0.251	.256 (-2%)	.328 (-7%)	.358 (+1%)	.687 (-3%)	-185.6
1948	SLA	AL	123	454	57	123	22	10	7	82	1	39	51	0.271	.263 (+3%)	.340 (-3%)	.379 (+8%)	.719 (+3%)	129.6
1949	SLA	AL	102	244	29	63	8	2	3	29	0	24	27	0.258	.262 (-2%)	.343 (-6%)	.384 (-10%)	.727 (-8%)	-393.0