Lloyd Hittle

Born: 2/21/1924 in Acampo, CA, USA

Died: 3/3/2012 in Lodi, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1949-06-12 | Final Game: 1950-06-11

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 164 lbs

Full name: Lloyd Eldon Hittle

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Biography

Lloyd Hittle was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the major leagues during a brief career from 1949 to 1950. Born in 1924, Hittle made his mark in a post-World War II era when baseball was experiencing a resurgence in popularity. He played for a short stint, compiling a career record of 7-11 with a 4.43 ERA over the course of his time in the league. His ability to strike out batters was reflected in his total of 41 strikeouts, though he did not record any saves during his career. Hittle's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination on the mound, traits that resonated with fans during a time when the game was evolving and athletes were beginning to embrace more modern training methods. While his career statistics may not have placed him among the most notable pitchers of his time, Hittle's contributions to his teams and the game during the late 1940s and early 1950s remain a part of baseball history, highlighting the stories of players who contributed to the fabric of the sport during that dynamic era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
7	11	47	13	4	2	0	152.3	183	75	3	74	41	4.43	0

Career ERA 4.43 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — near 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
1949	WSN	AL	5	7	36	9	3	2	0	109.0	123	51	57	32	4.21	4.12 (-2%)	-
1950	WSN	AL	2	4	11	4	1	0	0	43.3	60	24	17	9	4.98	4.36 (-14%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
47	41	2	5	0	0	0	1	0	1	10	0.122	0.143	0.122	0.265	0.0

Career AVG .122 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career OBP .143 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career SLG .122 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.265 vs. league average 0.738 across their career seasons — 64.1% 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
1949	WSN	AL	36	28	2	4	0	0	0	0	0	0	7	0.143	—	—	—	—	0.0
1950	WSN	AL	11	13	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.077	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	47	0	8	31	2	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1949	WS1	P	36	0	5	17	1	0
1950	WS1	P	11	0	3	14	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	47