Red Bittmann
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1889)
Red Bittmann was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball in 1889 for the Kansas City Cowboys. In 4 career games, he hit .286 with 4 hits and 2 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 180 lb
- Died
- 11/8/1929 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1889-10-10
- Last Game
- 1889-10-14
Full name: Henry Peter Bittmann
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 | .286 | .333 | .286 | .619 | 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 .619 vs. league average .692 across their career seasons — 10.5% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| 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 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 4 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 4 |
Red Bittmann: the record in brief
According to the bio, Red Bittmann debuted on October 10, 1889 and played a final game on October 14, 1889. Bittmann's only club in the season tables is the Kansas City Cowboys. Bittmann, born on July 22, 1862, in Cincinnati, OH, USA, is listed as a second baseman. Size on record: 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds. Bittmann died on November 8, 1929, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. Red Bittmann was the playing name; the full given name is Henry Peter.
Bittmann collected 4 hits in 14 at bats across 4 games, good for a .286 batting average, plus 2 runs batted in. Bittmann's .286 average ran 8.3% above the .264 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .619 to a league .692, 10.5% below average. Bittmann's lone season row is 1889 with the Kansas City Cowboys: 4 games, 4 hits in 14 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 4 games, all at second base.
Frequently Asked Questions about Red Bittmann
- Was Red Bittmann a pitcher?
- No. Red Bittmann was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Red Bittmann hit?
- Red Bittmann hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Red Bittmann play for?
- Red Bittmann played for one team, the Kansas City Cowboys (1889).
- What were Red Bittmann's career stats?
- In 4 games, Red Bittmann had 4 hits, 2 RBI, 2 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .286 batting average.
- What position did Red Bittmann play?
- Red Bittmann played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Red Bittmann and how much did he weigh?
- Red Bittmann was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 180 pounds.
- What was Red Bittmann's career batting average?
- Red Bittmann batted .286 over his career, with 4 hits in 14 at bats.
- How many RBI did Red Bittmann have?
- Red Bittmann drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Red Bittmann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Red Bittmann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.