Todd Belitz
Born: 10/23/1975 in Des Moines, IA, USA
MLB Debut: 2000-09-04 | Final Game: 2001-10-06
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 218 lbs
Full name: Todd Stephen Belitz
Biography
Todd Belitz was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 2000 to 2001. Born in 1975, he made his debut during a competitive era in baseball marked by increased offensive output and evolving pitching strategies. Throughout his brief career, Belitz showcased his talents primarily as a reliever, though his time on the mound was limited.
Over the course of his two-season career, Belitz recorded a win-loss record of 1-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.39. He struck out a total of 8 batters, demonstrating flashes of potential amidst the challenges he faced in the big leagues. Despite not recording any saves, his contributions to the teams he played for during his tenure reflected the ups and downs experienced by many players during the early 2000s, a period defined by the transition into a more offensive-minded game. Belitz's journey through Major League Baseball serves as a reminder of the dedication and perseverance required to compete at the highest levels of the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 6.39 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2.70 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.3 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 7.71 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | OAK | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 2001 | COL | NL | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | OAK | P | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2001 | COL | P | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington State University | Pullman | WA | 1995, 1996, 1997 |