Jeff Twitty
Born: 11/10/1957 in Lancaster, SC, USA
MLB Debut: 1980-07-05 | Final Game: 1980-09-23
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Jeffrey Dean Twitty
Biography
Jeff Twitty, born in 1957, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from July 5, 1980, to September 23, 1980. Though his time in Major League Baseball was brief, Twitty made his mark in the game during a period characterized by the transition away from the deadball era and the increasing emphasis on power hitting. Over the course of his career, he compiled a win-loss record of 2-1 and posted an earned run average (ERA) of 6.04.
Twitty's playing style was reflective of the era's evolving pitching techniques, where strikeouts were becoming a more significant aspect of the game. He recorded a total of 9 strikeouts in his limited appearances, demonstrating flashes of potential that hinted at his capabilities on the mound. While he did not secure any saves during his career, his contributions to his teams during the 1980 season provided valuable experience and depth to the pitching roster. Twitty's journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the many players who have contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, even if their careers were not extensively documented.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 33 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 6.04 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 2 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 22.3 | 33 | 15 | 7 | 9 | 6.04 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | KCR | AL | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | KCA | P | 13 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 13 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson College | Anderson | SC | 1977 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1978, 1979 |