John Fitzgerald

Born: 1866 in Waterbury, CT, USA

Died: 12/20/1892 in Waterbury, CT, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-04-18 | Final Game: 1890-07-13

Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: John J. Fitzgerald

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Biography

John Fitzgerald, born in 1866, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1890 to July 13, 1890. Competing in the early days of professional baseball, Fitzgerald played during a time when the sport was beginning to establish itself as America's pastime. His professional tenure, although short, showcased his contributions to the game amidst the evolving landscape of the National League. Fitzgerald concluded his career with a record of 3-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.04, striking out a total of 35 batters. While he did not secure any saves, his role as a pitcher was significant during a time when the game was characterized by its emphasis on pitching and defense. Fitzgerald's contributions, though not extensively documented, reflect the early challenges and dynamics faced by players in the late 19th century, an era marked by the transition from underhand to overhand pitching and the gradual professionalization of the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
17.0	14.0	1.0	4.0	1.0	0	0	0	3.0	0	0	0.286	0.412	0.357	0.769

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season	PA	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	SB	BA	OBP	SLG	OPS
1943	16.0	14.0	1.0	4.0	1.0	0	0	0	2.0	0	0	0.286	0.375	0.357	0.732
1947	1.0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1.0	0	0	.000	1.000	.000	1.000

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
3	8	11	11	8	1	0	78.0	77	35	0	45	35	4.04	0

Career ERA 4.04 vs. league average 3.88 across their career seasons — near 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
1890	RC2	AA	3	8	11	11	8	1	0	78.0	77	35	45	35	4.04	3.88 (-4%)	-192.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	31	1	6	0	0	0	2	1	2	0	0.194	0.242	0.194	0.436	0.0

Career AVG .194 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 28.0% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.436 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 36.6% 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	RC2	AA	11	31	1	6	0	0	0	2	1	2	0	0.194	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	11	0	3	21	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	RC2	P	11	0	3	21	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	11