Carl Sitton

Born: 9/22/1881 in Pendleton, SC, USA

Died: 9/11/1931 in Valdosta, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1909-04-24 | Final Game: 1909-09-02

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Charles Vedder Sitton

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Biography

Carl Sitton, born in 1881, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 24, 1909, to September 2, 1909, during a time when the sport was experiencing a shift towards increased offensive production and the introduction of more sophisticated pitching techniques. Sitton made his mark in Major League Baseball with a record of 3-2, showcasing his potential on the mound. With an earned run average (ERA) of 2.88 over the course of his brief career, Sitton demonstrated a solid ability to limit scoring, reflecting the competitive nature of pitching during his era. He recorded a total of 16 strikeouts, illustrating his capability to overpower batters despite the limited number of games he played. Although he did not achieve any saves, his contributions to his team's pitching staff were significant during his tenure. Sitton's brief but notable career remains a part of the rich tapestry of early baseball history, highlighting the challenges and dynamics of the game in the early 1900s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	2	14	5	3	0	0	50.0	50	16	1	16	16	2.88	0

Career ERA 2.88 vs. league average 2.55 across their career seasons — 13.1% worse than 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
1909	CLE	AL	3	2	14	5	3	0	0	50.0	50	16	16	16	2.88	2.55 (-13%)	-499.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
14	13	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.154	0.267	0.231	0.497	0.0

Career AVG .154 vs. league average .244 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 13.0% below league average.

Career SLG .231 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 26.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.497 vs. league average 0.619 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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
1909	CLE	AL	14	13	0	2	1	0	0	0	0	2	6	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	14	5	3	11	1	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1909	CLE	P	14	5	3	11	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	14

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
Clemson University	Clemson	SC	1901, 1902, 1903