Skip Pitlock
Born: 11/6/1947 in Hillside, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-06-12 | Final Game: 1975-04-10
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Lee Patrick Thomas Pitlock
Biography
Skip Pitlock was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1970 until April 10, 1975. He played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the game and the evolution of pitching techniques. Over the course of his career, Pitlock compiled a win-loss record of 8-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 124 strikeouts, showcasing his talent on the mound. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' efforts by notching 1 save.
Pitlock's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that were essential during the era in which he played. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by baseball historians and enthusiasts. His career, though relatively brief, reflects the challenges and dynamics of pitching in a time when the game was evolving rapidly, paving the way for future generations of players.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | 8 | 59 | 20 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 192.7 | 196 | 97 | 20 | 103 | 124 | 4.53 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 5 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 87.0 | 92 | 45 | 48 | 56 | 4.66 | - |
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 3 | 3 | 40 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 105.7 | 103 | 52 | 55 | 68 | 4.43 | - |
| 1975 | CHW | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.080 | 0.111 | 0.240 | 0.351 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFG | NL | 18 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 18 | 0.080 | 0.0 |
| 1974 | CHW | AL | 40 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1975 | CHW | AL | 1 | 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 | 59 | 20 | 8 | 25 | 4 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | SFN | P | 18 | 15 | 3 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| 1974 | CHA | P | 40 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 1975 | CHA | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 59 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Illinois University Carbondale | Carbondale | IL | 1967, 1968, 1969 |