Joe Pittman

Joe Pittman was a professional baseball player born in 1953, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball from 1981 until his retirement on May 30, 1984. Over the course of his career, Pittman appeared in 139 games, demonstrating a consistent ability to make contact at the plate with a career batting average of .263. He collected 75 hits and drove in 16 runs, showcasing his role as a supporting player rather than a power hitter, as evidenced by his zero home runs during his time in the league. Pittman was known for his speed and agility on the base paths, successfully stealing 13 bases throughout his career. His playing style reflected the evolving nature of baseball during the early 1980s, a period marked by an increasing emphasis on speed and small ball tactics. Although his career was relatively brief, Joe Pittman contributed to his teams with solid defense and a strategic approach to the game, leaving his mark in the annals of baseball history.