Carl Sitton, baseball player, 1909-1909

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

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

Season-by-Season Pitching

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

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 14

College History

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