Chris Pittaro
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1985-1987)
Chris Pittaro was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1987 for the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins, a span of 3 seasons. In 53 career games, he hit .221 with 21 hits and 7 RBI.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1985-04-08
- Last Game
- 1987-10-04
Full name: Christopher Francis Pittaro
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 | 95 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 | .221 | .267 | .274 | .541 | -128 |
Career AVG .221 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.
Career OBP .267 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.
Career SLG .274 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.
Career OPS .541 vs. league average .727 across their career seasons — 25.6% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | 28 | 62 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | .242 | .257 (-6%) | .323 (-8%) | .390 (-17%) | .714 (-13%) | -128.4 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 11 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | .095 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 53 | 95 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 21 | .221 | — | — | — | — | -128 | ||
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 (53 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 25 | 39 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 3 | .205 |
| Away | 28 | 56 | 10 | 13 | 0 | 4 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987-10-04 | MIN | KCR | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-29 | MIN | TEX | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-28 | MIN | TEX | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-26 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-25 | MIN | KCR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-23 | MIN | TEX | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-18 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-16 | MIN | CHW | L | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-13 | MIN | CLE | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987-09-12 | MIN | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 20 |
| Third Base | 22 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
| Designated Hitter | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill | Chapel Hill | NC | 1980, 1981, 1982 |
Chris Pittaro: the record in brief
According to the bio, Chris Pittaro debuted on April 8, 1985 and played a final game on October 4, 1987. The team column moves through the Detroit Tigers (1985) and the Minnesota Twins (1986 to 1987). Born on September 16, 1961, in Trenton, NJ, USA, Pittaro is listed as a third baseman and switch-hit and threw right-handed. Pittaro's listed size is 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. Chris Pittaro was the playing name; the full given name is Christopher Francis.
Across 53 games at the plate, Pittaro's career line reads 21 hits in 95 at bats for a .221 average, along with 7 RBI. Reaching base at a .267 clip and slugging .274, Pittaro finished with a .541 OPS. The league as a whole hit .259 across Pittaro's seasons, which puts the .221 career mark 14.7% below average. In OPS terms, Pittaro's .541 stands 25.6% below the league's .727. Pittaro collected a career-high 15 hits in 1985. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .242 in 1985, did not top the league's .257.
Frequently Asked Questions about Chris Pittaro
- What years did Chris Pittaro play?
- Chris Pittaro played in Major League Baseball from 1985 to 1987.
- Was Chris Pittaro a pitcher?
- No. Chris Pittaro was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Chris Pittaro hit?
- Chris Pittaro hit 0 career home runs with 21 hits.
- What teams did Chris Pittaro play for?
- Chris Pittaro played for 2 teams: the Detroit Tigers (1985) and the Minnesota Twins (1986–1987).
- What were Chris Pittaro's career stats?
- In 53 games, Chris Pittaro had 21 hits, 7 RBI, 16 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .221 batting average.
- What position did Chris Pittaro play?
- Chris Pittaro played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Chris Pittaro and how much did he weigh?
- Chris Pittaro was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Chris Pittaro's career batting average?
- Chris Pittaro batted .221 over his career, with 21 hits in 95 at bats.
- How many RBI did Chris Pittaro have?
- Chris Pittaro drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Chris Pittaro in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Chris Pittaro has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.