Dennis Fitzgerald, baseball player, 1890-1890

Dennis Fitzgerald

Born: 1865 in England

Died: 10/16/1936 in New Haven, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-17 | Final Game: 1890-04-18

Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Dennis S. Fitzgerald

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Biography

Dennis Fitzgerald was a professional baseball player born in 1865, who played during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career was brief, spanning just two games from April 17 to April 18, 1890, a time when the game was characterized by its developing rules and the transition from the deadball era. Despite the short duration of his career, Fitzgerald made his mark by showcasing his skills in a rapidly evolving sport. In his limited time on the field, Fitzgerald accumulated 2 hits in 8 at-bats, resulting in a batting average of .25. He did not record any home runs or RBIs and did not attempt a stolen base. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or prolific career, Fitzgerald's participation in the early major leagues places him among the pioneering players who contributed to the foundation of professional baseball in America. His story serves as a reminder of the many individuals who played vital roles in the game's rich history, even if their time in the spotlight was fleeting.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
2 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 25.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 27.3% 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
1890 PH4 AA 2 8 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
SS 2 0 2 4 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1890 PH4 SS 2 0 2 4 3 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Shortstop 2