Justin Fitzgerald
Born: 6/26/1891 in San Mateo, CA, USA
Died: 1/18/1945 in San Mateo, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1911-06-20 | Final Game: 1918-09-02
Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Justin Howard Fitzgerald
Biography
Justin Fitzgerald was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played as a position player from 1911 to 1918. His career in Major League Baseball spanned a total of 82 games, during which he showcased a solid batting average of .288. Fitzgerald was known for his ability to make contact, accumulating 49 hits and driving in 12 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 7 bases in his time on the field.
Fitzgerald's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive and dynamic style of play. While his career may not have placed him among the most prominent stars of the time, his contributions on the field reflected the growing emphasis on batting and base running that characterized the era. Fitzgerald’s legacy, while modest in statistical terms, contributes to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
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 | 6 | 0.288 | 0.356 | 0.341 | 0.698 | 273.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYY | AL | 16 | 37 | 6 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0.270 | 0.0 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 66 | 133 | 21 | 39 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 6 | 0.293 | 273.8 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 68 | 0 | 63 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | NYA | OF | 9 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1918 | PHI | OF | 59 | 0 | 54 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by 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 |