Joe Bitker
Born: 2/12/1964 in Glendale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1990-07-31 | Final Game: 1991-06-19
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Joseph Anthony Bitker
Biography
Joe Bitker was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1964, whose career spanned from 1990 until June 19, 1991. He played in the Major Leagues during a transitional period marked by the waning of the deadball era and the onset of a more offensive-minded game. Bitker was known for his ability to mix pitches effectively, which allowed him to maintain competitiveness on the mound.
Throughout his brief career, Bitker finished with a record of 1-0 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.72 over his appearances. He recorded a total of 24 strikeouts, showcasing his capability to overpower batters at times, although he did not register any saves. While his time in the spotlight was limited, Bitker's contributions to the teams he played for during the early 1990s remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 26.7 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 4.72 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0.00 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 17 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 6.75 | -715.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1990 | TEX | AL | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1991 | TEX | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | OAK | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1990 | TEX | P | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1991 | TEX | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 15 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1984 |