Al Fitzmorris
Born: 3/21/1946 in Buffalo, NY, USA
Died: 12/4/2024 in Olathe, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1978-09-29
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Alan James Fitzmorris
Biography
Al Fitzmorris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1978. Born in 1946, Fitzmorris made a name for himself with a strong presence on the mound throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 77 wins and 59 losses, showcasing his effectiveness as a reliable starter. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65, he demonstrated his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay, accumulating a total of 458 strikeouts and contributing to his team's success in crucial games.
Fitzmorris was known for his competitive spirit and consistency, characteristics that made him a valuable asset during his playing years. He played in an era that saw the transition from the tail end of the deadball period into a more offensive-minded game, but his pitching style remained focused on precision and control. In addition to his wins, Fitzmorris recorded 7 saves, further illustrating his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing games when needed. His contributions to the teams he played for have solidified his place in baseball history, marking him as a noteworthy figure of his time.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77 | 59 | 288 | 159 | 36 | 11 | 7 | 1277.0 | 1284 | 518 | 83 | 433 | 458 | 3.65 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 10.7 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4.22 | - |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 8 | 5 | 43 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 117.7 | 112 | 58 | 52 | 47 | 4.44 | - |
| 1971 | KCR | AL | 7 | 5 | 36 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 127.3 | 112 | 59 | 55 | 53 | 4.17 | - |
| 1972 | KCR | AL | 2 | 5 | 38 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 101.0 | 99 | 42 | 28 | 51 | 3.74 | - |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 8 | 3 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 89.0 | 88 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 2.83 | - |
| 1974 | KCR | AL | 13 | 6 | 34 | 27 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 190.0 | 189 | 59 | 63 | 53 | 2.79 | - |
| 1975 | KCR | AL | 16 | 12 | 35 | 35 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 242.0 | 239 | 96 | 76 | 78 | 3.57 | - |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 15 | 11 | 35 | 33 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 220.3 | 227 | 75 | 56 | 80 | 3.06 | - |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 6 | 10 | 29 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 133.0 | 164 | 80 | 53 | 54 | 5.41 | -1087.9 |
| 1978 | LAA | AL | 1 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.7 | 26 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 1.71 | - |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14.3 | 19 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 6.28 | -932.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 293 | 99 | 12 | 24 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 29 | 0.242 | 0.290 | 0.293 | 0.583 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCR | AL | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1970 | KCR | AL | 45 | 31 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | KCR | AL | 36 | 44 | 6 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1972 | KCR | AL | 39 | 23 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1973 | KCR | AL | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | KCR | AL | 34 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | KCR | AL | 35 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | KCR | AL | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | CLE | AL | 29 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | LAA | AL | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1978 | CLE | AL | 7 | 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 | 288 | 159 | 119 | 242 | 9 | 19 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | KCA | P | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1970 | KCA | P | 43 | 11 | 12 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1971 | KCA | P | 36 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| 1972 | KCA | P | 38 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 3 |
| 1973 | KCA | P | 15 | 13 | 9 | 20 | 0 | 1 |
| 1974 | KCA | P | 34 | 27 | 20 | 39 | 0 | 4 |
| 1975 | KCA | P | 35 | 35 | 26 | 37 | 1 | 1 |
| 1976 | KCA | P | 35 | 33 | 19 | 49 | 3 | 4 |
| 1977 | CLE | P | 29 | 21 | 7 | 22 | 1 | 1 |
| 1978 | CAL | P | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | CLE | P | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 288 |
| Designated Hitter | 1 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Player of the Week | Week of 1974-08-23 |