Red Bittmann

Born: 7/22/1862 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 11/8/1929 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-10-10 | Final Game: 1889-10-14

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Henry Peter Bittmann

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Biography

Red Bittmann, born in 1862, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period from 1889 to 1890. As a position player, Bittmann made his mark in the early days of organized baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the rough-and-tumble play of the late 19th century into a more structured approach to the game. He played a total of 4 games in the Major Leagues, where he demonstrated a solid batting average of .286, recording 4 hits and driving in 2 runs during his limited appearances. Bittmann's contributions included 1 stolen base, showcasing his speed and base-running ability in an era when such skills were beginning to gain importance in the game. Although his time in the spotlight was short-lived, Bittmann's performance reflected the evolving nature of baseball, where emerging talents began to influence the style of play. His brief career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the foundations of the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	14	2	4	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	0.286	0.333	0.286	0.619	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — +8.3% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 20.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 10.5% 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
1889	KC2	AA	4	14	2	4	0	0	0	2	1	1	1	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2B	4	0	9	12	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1889	KC2	2B	4	0	9	12	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Second Base	4