Jeff Bittiger, baseball player, 1986-1989

Jeff Bittiger

Born: 4/13/1962 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 7/19/2025 in Saylorsburg, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1986-09-02 | Final Game: 1989-05-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Jeffrey Scott Bittiger

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Biography

Jeff Bittiger, born in 1962, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1986 to 1989. Known for his competitive spirit on the mound, Bittiger made a name for himself with a career record of 4-6 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.77. Over the course of his brief career, he recorded a total of 53 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats and handle pressure situations, although he did not register any saves. Bittiger's playing years coincided with a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and changing pitching strategies. While he may not have achieved legendary status, his contributions as a left-handed pitcher during this era reflected the evolving dynamics of the game. After his final appearance on May 30, 1989, Bittiger's legacy remained as a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of Major League Baseball in the late 1980s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
4 6 33 12 0 0 0 94.3 95 50 17 42 53 4.77 0

Career ERA 4.77 vs. league average 3.93 across their career seasons — 21.5% 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
1986 PHI NL 1 1 3 3 0 0 0 14.7 16 9 7 8 5.52 3.97 (-39%) -410.7
1987 MIN AL 1 0 3 1 0 0 0 8.3 11 5 0 5 5.40 — 0.0
1988 CHW AL 2 4 25 7 0 0 0 61.7 59 29 29 33 4.23 3.73 (-13%) -
1989 CHW AL 0 1 2 1 0 0 0 9.7 9 7 6 7 6.52 3.71 (-76%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
33 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.333 0.333 1.333 1.667 0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +29.6% above league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — +241.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.667 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — +133.2% above 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
1986 PHI NL 3 3 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1987 MIN AL 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1988 CHW AL 25 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1989 CHW AL 2 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 33 12 3 10 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1986 PHI P 3 3 2 2 0 0
1987 MIN P 3 1 0 2 0 0
1988 CHA P 25 7 1 6 0 0
1989 CHA P 2 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 33

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
1990 LAN NL $113,000
Total Career Earnings $113,000