Mickey Rocco

Born: 3/2/1916 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 6/1/1997 in St. Paul, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1943-06-05 | Final Game: 1946-06-24

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 188 lbs

Full name: Michael Dominick Rocco

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Biography

Mickey Rocco was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the mid-1940s. Born in 1916, Rocco played primarily as a position player from 1943 until his retirement in 1946. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 440 games, during which he accumulated 444 hits, 30 home runs, and 186 RBIs. Rocco finished his playing days with a batting average of .258 and recorded 6 stolen bases, showcasing a blend of power and speed that contributed to his teams' offensive efforts during the post-World War II era. Rocco's playing style was characterized by his versatility and ability to contribute in various roles. He emerged in a time when baseball was transitioning out of the war years, bringing a competitive spirit to the game as many veterans returned. His contributions were significant in bolstering the lineups of the teams he played for, and he remains a notable figure from a transformative period in baseball history. While he may not have reached the heights of some contemporary stars, Rocco's dedication and performance left a lasting impression on the teams he represented.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
440	1721	219	444	73	17	30	186	6	174	146	0.258	0.327	0.372	0.700	855.4

Career AVG .258 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .372 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — +5.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.700 vs. league average 0.681 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
1943	CLE	AL	108	405	43	97	14	4	5	46	1	51	40	0.240	.255 (-6%)	.324 (+1%)	.346 (-4%)	.671 (-2%)	-63.6
1944	CLE	AL	155	653	87	174	29	7	13	70	4	56	51	0.266	.261 (+2%)	.325 (avg)	.357 (+10%)	.683 (+5%)	539.8
1945	CLE	AL	143	565	81	149	28	6	10	56	0	52	40	0.264	.260 (+1%)	.328 (-1%)	.354 (+9%)	.683 (+4%)	374.5
1946	CLE	AL	34	98	8	24	2	0	2	14	1	15	15	0.245	.256 (-5%)	.328 (+5%)	.358 (-9%)	.687 (-2%)	4.7