John Fitzgerald

Born: 9/15/1933 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1958-09-28 | Final Game: 1958-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: John Francis Fitzgerald

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Biography

John Fitzgerald was a professional baseball player born in 1933, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a single game on September 28, 1958. As a position player, Fitzgerald's time in the league was notably short, as he finished his major league tenure with no hits, no home runs, and no RBIs, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Despite the limited statistical output, his appearance in the game reflects the often unpredictable nature of the sport, where numerous players have had fleeting chances to showcase their talents. Fitzgerald's career unfolded during a transformative era in baseball, as the game was still feeling the effects of the post-war boom and adjusting to the early stages of integration. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of more celebrated contemporaries, his participation in the league serves as a reminder of the many players who aspired to greatness but had only a momentary glimpse of the major league spotlight. His story is emblematic of the countless athletes who have pursued their dreams in America’s pastime, highlighting the competitive spirit that defines baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	1	0	0	0	3.0	1	1	1	1	3	3.00	0

Career ERA 3.00 vs. league average 3.86 across their career seasons — 22.3% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1958	SFG	NL	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	3.0	1	1	1	3	3.00	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .325 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1958	SFG	NL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	1	1	1	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1958	SFN	P	1	1	1	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1