Mickey Rutner, baseball player, 1947-1947

Mickey Rutner

Born: 3/18/1919 in Hempstead, NY, USA

Died: 10/17/2007 in Georgetown, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-09-11 | Final Game: 1947-09-28

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Milton Rutner

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Biography

Mickey Rutner was a professional baseball player born in 1919, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from September 11, 1947, to September 28, 1947. A position player, Rutner made a notable impact during his short time in the league, playing a total of 12 games. He recorded 12 hits, including one home run, and drove in four runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .250. Although he did not steal any bases, his contributions at the plate highlighted his ability to make solid contact. Playing during the post-World War II era, Rutner's time in the majors came at a pivotal moment in baseball history, when the sport was beginning to embrace a new era of talent and excitement. His performance, while limited, showcased the potential of players emerging from the shadows of wartime constraints. Despite the brevity of his career, Rutner remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to leave their mark on the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
12 48 4 12 1 0 1 4 0 3 2 0.250 0.294 0.333 0.627 -97.5

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .294 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 12.6% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 11.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.713 across their career seasons — 12.0% 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
1947 PHA AL 12 48 4 12 1 0 1 4 0 3 2 0.250 — — — — -97.5

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 11 0 5 18 3 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1947 PHA 3B 11 0 5 18 3 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 11

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. John's University Queens NY 1939, 1940, 1941