Paul Fittery

Born: 10/10/1887 in Lebanon, PA, USA

Died: 1/28/1974 in Cartersville, GA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-05 | Final Game: 1917-10-03

Bats: B | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 156 lbs

Full name: Paul Clarence Fittery

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Biography

Paul Fittery, born in 1887, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1914 to 1917. He played during a transformative era in baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the sport and the evolution of pitching styles. Fittery made an impact on the mound, finishing his career with a record of 1-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.9. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded a total of 34 strikeouts throughout his time in Major League Baseball. Though Fittery may not have achieved overwhelming statistical success, his contributions to the game during the early 20th century should not be overlooked. The period in which he played saw the rise of new strategies and a greater emphasis on the role of the pitcher, setting the stage for future generations. Fittery's work on the mound reflected the competitive spirit of the time and the changing dynamics of baseball, solidifying his place in the annals of the sport’s history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	3	25	6	3	0	0	99.3	110	43	1	39	34	3.90	0

Career ERA 3.90 vs. league average 2.83 across their career seasons — 37.7% 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
1914	CIN	NL	0	2	8	4	2	0	0	43.7	41	15	12	21	3.09	2.93 (-6%)	590.0
1917	PHI	NL	1	1	17	2	1	0	0	55.7	69	28	27	13	4.53	2.69 (-68%)	-1526.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
30	39	4	3	0	0	0	1	0	4	20	0.077	0.163	0.077	0.240	0.0

Career AVG .077 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 69.5% below league average.

Career OBP .163 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career SLG .077 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 76.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.240 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 63.2% below 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
1914	CIN	NL	11	17	1	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	7	0.059	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	PHI	NL	19	22	3	2	0	0	0	0	0	4	13	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	3	0	5	0	0	0
P	25	0	4	36	3	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1914	CIN	OF	1	1	0	0	0
1914	CIN	P	8	2	13	3	0
1917	PHI	OF	2	4	0	0	0
1917	PHI	P	17	2	23	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25
Center Field	3