Brian Fitzgerald
Born: 12/26/1974 in Woodbridge, VA, USA
MLB Debut: 2002-04-17 | Final Game: 2002-05-01
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Brian Michael Fitzgerald
Biography
Brian Fitzgerald, born in 1974, was a professional baseball player who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from April 17, 2002, to May 1, 2002. Primarily serving as a position player, Fitzgerald made a notable yet short-lived impact on the game, appearing in six games during his time in the league.
Despite his limited playing time, Fitzgerald's career is a reminder of the challenges many athletes face in the competitive world of professional sports. He finished his major league tenure without recording a hit, home run, or an RBI, concluding with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. His experience highlights the rigorous nature of baseball during the early 2000s, an era characterized by heightened competition and the ongoing evolution of player development strategies. Fitzgerald’s journey through the majors, although not marked by statistical success, reflects the aspirations of countless players striving to make their mark in America’s pastime.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6.3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 8.53 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SEA | AL | 6 | 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 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | SEA | P | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | Blacksburg | VA | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996 |