Chris Pittaro
Born: 9/16/1961 in Trenton, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1985-04-08 | Final Game: 1987-10-04
Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Christopher Francis Pittaro
Biography
Chris Pittaro, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1985 to 1987. Over the course of his career, he participated in 53 Major League Baseball games, where he recorded 21 hits and maintained a batting average of .221. While Pittaro did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) and successfully stole 2 bases.
Pittaro's career unfolded during a period of transition in Major League Baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite not achieving significant personal statistics, he played a role in the dynamic landscape of the sport during the mid-1980s. His time in the majors, although brief, highlights the competitive nature of baseball, where many players strive for their chance to make an impact on the field.
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 | 0.221 | 0.267 | 0.274 | 0.541 | -135.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | AL | 28 | 62 | 10 | 15 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 5 | 13 | 0.242 | -135.1 |
| 1986 | MIN | AL | 11 | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0.095 | 0.0 |
| 1987 | MIN | AL | 14 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 20 | 13 | 29 | 32 | 2 | 15 |
| 3B | 22 | 18 | 10 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | DET | 2B | 4 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| 1985 | DET | 3B | 22 | 18 | 10 | 27 | 5 | 1 |
| 1986 | MIN | 2B | 8 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 1 | 8 |
| 1986 | MIN | SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1987 | MIN | 2B | 8 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 3 |
Career Games by 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 |