Paul Fittery
Born: 10/10/1887 in Lebanon, PA, USA
Died: 1/28/1974 in Cartersville, GA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-05 | Final Game: 1917-10-03
Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 156 lbs
Full name: Paul Clarence Fittery
Biography
Paul Fittery, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1917. He played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the sport and the evolution of pitching styles. Fittery made an impact on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts throughout his time in Major League Baseball.
Though Fittery may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the game during the early 20th century should not be overlooked. The period in which he played saw the rise of new strategies and a greater emphasis on the role of the pitcher, setting the stage for future generations. Fittery's work on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the time and the changing dynamics of baseball, solidifying his place in the annals of the sportโs history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 25 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 99.3 | 110 | 43 | 1 | 39 | 34 | 3.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 43.7 | 41 | 15 | 12 | 21 | 3.09 | 595.2 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 1 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 55.7 | 69 | 28 | 27 | 13 | 4.53 | -1509.6 |
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 | 0.077 | 0.163 | 0.077 | 0.240 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | NL | 11 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.059 | 0.0 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 19 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 3 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| P | 25 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 3 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | P | 8 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1917 | PHI | P | 17 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 0 | 2 |
| 1917 | PHI | OF | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 25 |
| Center Field | 3 |