Paul Fittery
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1917)
Paul Fittery was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1917 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 4 seasons. Across 25 career appearances, he went 1-3 with a 3.90 ERA and 34 strikeouts.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- B / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 156 lb
- Died
- 1/28/1974 in Cartersville, GA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-09-05
- Last Game
- 1917-10-03
Full name: Paul Clarence Fittery
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43.2 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 3.09 | 2.93 (-6%) | 590.0 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55.2 | 69 | 28 | 27 | 13 | 4.53 | 2.69 (-68%) | -1506.1 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 1 | 3 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 99.1 | 110 | 43 | 39 | 34 | 3.90 | — | -916 | ||
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 Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .077 | .163 | .077 | .240 | 0 |
Career AVG .077 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.
Career OBP .163 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.
Career SLG .077 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.
Career OPS .240 vs. league average .651 across their career seasons — 63.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | .059 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 19 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .091 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 30 | 39 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 20 | .077 | — | — | — | — | 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.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (56 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 15 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .143 |
| Away | 16 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | .040 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 12 | 45.1 | 62 | 22 | 16 | 16 | 4.37 |
| Away | 13 | 53.2 | 49 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 3.69 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-03 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-09-23 | PHI | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 1917-09-13 | PHI | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917-09-11 | PHI | BSN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-10 | PHI | BSN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| 1917-09-10 | PHI | BSN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-05 | PHI | NY1 | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-28 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-15 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-07-26 | PHI | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1917-10-03 | PHI | NY1 | — | 4.0 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-09-23 | PHI | CHC | W | 9.0 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| 1917-09-13 | PHI | BRO | L | 4.0 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-11 | PHI | BSN | — | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-09-05 | PHI | NY1 | — | 6.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1917-08-28 | PHI | STL | — | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-08-15 | PHI | BSN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-07-26 | PHI | CIN | — | 2.0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-07-06 | PHI | PIT | — | 1.0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917-06-28 | PHI | BRO | — | 3.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
| Center Field | 3 |
Paul Fittery: the record in brief
The profile opens with Paul Fittery's first major league game on September 5, 1914; the last one listed came on October 3, 1917. The team column moves through the Cincinnati Reds (1914) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1917). Born on October 10, 1887, in Lebanon, PA, USA, Fittery is listed as a pitcher and switch-hit and threw left-handed. The bio gives 5 feet, 8 inches and 156 pounds. Fittery's death is recorded on January 28, 1974, in Cartersville, GA, USA. On the record, Paul Fittery was born Paul Clarence Fittery.
Fittery went 1-3 with a 3.90 ERA in 25 games, 6 of them starts. Fittery had 34 strikeouts. Against a 2.83 league ERA for the same seasons, the 3.90 mark was 37.7% worse. 1914 was Fittery's sharpest full season, a 3.09 ERA against the league's 2.93.
By games played in the field, pitcher leads with 25, followed by center field (3). On the mound, Fittery's fielding totals are 4 putouts, 36 assists and 3 errors.
Frequently Asked Questions about Paul Fittery
- What years did Paul Fittery play?
- Paul Fittery played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1917.
- Was Paul Fittery a pitcher?
- Yes. Paul Fittery pitched in the major leagues, recording 1 wins and 34 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Paul Fittery hit?
- Paul Fittery hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Paul Fittery play for?
- Paul Fittery played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1914) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1917).
- What were Paul Fittery's career stats?
- In 25 games, Paul Fittery went 1-3 with a 3.90 ERA, 34 strikeouts, and 99.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Paul Fittery play?
- Paul Fittery played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Paul Fittery and how much did he weigh?
- Paul Fittery was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 156 pounds.
- What was Paul Fittery's career ERA?
- Paul Fittery finished with a 3.90 career ERA, going 1-3 with 34 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Paul Fittery have?
- Paul Fittery recorded 34 career strikeouts.
- Is Paul Fittery in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Paul Fittery has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.