John Tsitouris
Born: 5/4/1936 in Monroe, NC, USA
Died: 10/22/2015 in Monroe, NC, USA
MLB Debut: 1957-06-13 | Final Game: 1968-04-24
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: John Philip Tsitouris
Biography
John Tsitouris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1957 to 1968. Born in 1936, Tsitouris made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was evolving, transitioning from the deadball era into a more offensive approach. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 34 wins and 38 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.13. His ability to strike out batters was a highlight of his playing style, as he recorded 432 strikeouts throughout his time on the mound.
Tsitouris played for several teams, showcasing his skills as a reliable pitcher who could hold his own against some of the best hitters of his era. In addition to his strikeouts, he contributed to his teams with three saves, demonstrating versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Although he did not achieve superstar status, his contributions to the game during the late 1950s and 1960s are remembered by those who appreciate the nuances of pitching in a rapidly changing baseball landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | 38 | 149 | 84 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 663.0 | 653 | 304 | 71 | 260 | 432 | 4.13 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | AL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.3 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8.10 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3.00 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 4 | 3 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 83.3 | 90 | 46 | 35 | 50 | 4.97 | 1537.6 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 0 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 33.0 | 38 | 24 | 21 | 12 | 6.55 | -1496.2 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 21.3 | 13 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 0.84 | 315.0 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 12 | 8 | 30 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 191.0 | 167 | 67 | 38 | 113 | 3.16 | 160.2 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 9 | 13 | 37 | 24 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 175.3 | 178 | 74 | 75 | 146 | 3.80 | -957.0 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 6 | 9 | 31 | 20 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 131.0 | 134 | 72 | 65 | 91 | 4.95 | -3733.2 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 3.38 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 7.11 | -2141.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 198 | 9 | 22 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 64 | 0.111 | 0.140 | 0.121 | 0.261 | -1106.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | AL | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | AL | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | AL | 24 | 20 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.150 | 0.0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | AL | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1962 | CIN | NL | 4 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1963 | CIN | NL | 30 | 62 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 0.081 | -763.1 |
| 1964 | CIN | NL | 37 | 58 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 0.190 | -342.9 |
| 1965 | CIN | NL | 31 | 43 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.070 | 0.0 |
| 1966 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1967 | CIN | NL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1968 | CIN | NL | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 149 | 84 | 41 | 85 | 5 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | DET | P | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1958 | KC1 | P | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1959 | KC1 | P | 24 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| 1960 | KC1 | P | 14 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 1962 | CIN | P | 4 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1963 | CIN | P | 30 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1964 | CIN | P | 37 | 24 | 14 | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 1965 | CIN | P | 31 | 20 | 5 | 19 | 2 | 0 |
| 1966 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1967 | CIN | P | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1968 | CIN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 149 |