Justin Fitzgerald
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1918)
Justin Fitzgerald was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918 for the New York Yankees and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 8 seasons. In 82 career games, he hit .288 with 49 hits and 12 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 261.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 160 lb
- Died
- 1/18/1945 in San Mateo, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-06-20
- Last Game
- 1918-09-02
Full name: Justin Howard Fitzgerald
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 | 170 | 27 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 10 | .288 | .356 | .341 | .698 | 261 |
Career AVG .288 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.
Career OBP .356 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.
Career SLG .341 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .698 vs. league average .671 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYA | AL | 16 | 37 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | .270 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 66 | 133 | 21 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 6 | .293 | .255 (+15%) | .318 (+13%) | .326 (+8%) | .645 (+11%) | 260.9 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 82 | 170 | 27 | 49 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 10 | .288 | — | — | — | — | 261 | ||
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 (84 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 43 | 87 | 16 | 29 | 0 | 7 | .333 |
| Away | 41 | 88 | 12 | 21 | 0 | 6 | .239 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1918-09-02 | PHI | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-09-02 | PHI | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-31 | PHI | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-31 | PHI | BSN | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-30 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-24 | PHI | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-24 | PHI | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1918-08-23 | PHI | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1918-08-18 | PHI | STL | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918-08-18 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 23 |
| Center Field | 2 |
| Right Field | 14 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Clara University | Santa Clara | CA | 1911 |
Justin Fitzgerald: the record in brief
Between the debut on June 20, 1911 and the final game on September 2, 1918, Justin Fitzgerald built the record summarized on this page. Club by club, the record runs the New York Highlanders (1911) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1918). Fitzgerald, born on June 26, 1891, in San Mateo, CA, USA, is listed as an outfielder and hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. The bio gives 160 pounds on a 5-foot-8 frame. Fitzgerald died on January 18, 1945, in San Mateo, CA, USA. Fitzgerald's full given name, per the bio, is Justin Howard Fitzgerald.
In 82 games and 170 at bats, Fitzgerald batted .288 with 49 hits; the totals also include 12 RBI. Fitzgerald's career OPS of .698 combines a .356 on-base mark with .341 slugging. The league as a whole hit .261 across Fitzgerald's seasons, which puts the .288 career mark 10.3% above average. The hits column peaks at 39, in 1918. Among the seasons with the heaviest workload, the best average was .293 in 1918, 15% above that year's league mark of .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Justin Fitzgerald
- What years did Justin Fitzgerald play?
- Justin Fitzgerald played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1918.
- Was Justin Fitzgerald a pitcher?
- No. Justin Fitzgerald was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Justin Fitzgerald hit?
- Justin Fitzgerald hit 0 career home runs with 49 hits.
- What teams did Justin Fitzgerald play for?
- Justin Fitzgerald played for 2 teams: the New York Highlanders (1911) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1918).
- What were Justin Fitzgerald's career stats?
- In 82 games, Justin Fitzgerald had 49 hits, 12 RBI, 27 runs, and 7 stolen bases, with a .288 batting average.
- What position did Justin Fitzgerald play?
- Justin Fitzgerald played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Justin Fitzgerald and how much did he weigh?
- Justin Fitzgerald was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 160 pounds.
- What was Justin Fitzgerald's career batting average?
- Justin Fitzgerald batted .288 over his career, with 49 hits in 170 at bats.
- How many RBI did Justin Fitzgerald have?
- Justin Fitzgerald drove in 12 runs in his career.
- Is Justin Fitzgerald in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Justin Fitzgerald has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.