Joe Vitko
Born: 2/1/1970 in Somerville, NJ, USA
MLB Debut: 1992-09-18 | Final Game: 1992-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'8" | Weight: 210 lbs
Full name: Joseph John Vitko
Biography
Joe Vitko, born in 1970, was a professional baseball player who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball (MLB) during the 1992 season. His career spanned from September 18 to September 28, 1992, during which he played as a position player. Although his time in the major leagues was limited to just three games, Vitko's journey to the big leagues is a testament to the dedication and perseverance required to reach the pinnacle of professional baseball.
Throughout his brief MLB tenure, Vitko faced the challenges that often accompany a debut in the highly competitive environment of baseball during the early 1990s. Despite not recording any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, his experience represents the aspirations of many players striving for their big break in the sport. While his statistical output was minimal, Vitko's participation in Major League Baseball allowed him to be part of the rich tapestry of the game’s history, reminding fans of the countless players who have pursued their dreams on the diamond.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 13.50 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7 | 12 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 13.50 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYN | NL | 3 | 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 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | NYN | P | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Francis University | Loretto | PA | 1989 |