RELATED LINKS Around the Web » Mickey Witek from baseball-reference.com Jump directly to Library content from any website!

Originally signed by the Yankees, Witek debuted with the Giants after being named 1939 International League MVP. In 1943, he hit a league-high 172 singles while batting .314, and led NL second basemen in putouts, assists, and errors. (JL)

FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY » December 27, 1939: The New York Giants obtain infielder Mickey Witek from the Newark Bears for $40,000 and infielder Alex Kampouris and catcher Tommy Padden. New York has high hopes for Witek, the 1939 MVP in the International League.