Jeff Bittiger
Born: 4/13/1962 in Jersey City, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1986-09-02 | Final Game: 1989-05-30
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Scott Bittiger
Biography
Jeff Bittiger, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Bittiger made a name for himself with a career record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.77. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a total of 53 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and handle pressure situations, although he did not register any saves.
Bittiger's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and changing pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved legendary status, his contributions as a left-handed pitcher during this era reflected the evolving dynamics of the game. After his final appearance on May 30, 1989, Bittiger's legacy remained as a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball in the late 1980s.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 6 | 33 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 94.3 | 95 | 50 | 17 | 42 | 53 | 4.77 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.7 | 16 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 5.52 | -410.7 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.3 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5.40 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 2 | 4 | 25 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 61.7 | 59 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 4.23 | - |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.7 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6.52 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.333 | 1.333 | 1.667 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | NL | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1988 | CHW | AL | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1989 | CHW | AL | 2 | 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 | 33 | 12 | 3 | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | PHI | P | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | MIN | P | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1988 | CHA | P | 25 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989 | CHA | P | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 33 |
Salary History
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | LAN | NL | $113,000 |
| Total Career Earnings | $113,000 | ||