John Fitzgerald

Born: 5/30/1870 in Natick, MA, USA

Died: 3/31/1921 in Boston, MA, USA

MLB Debut: 1891-07-18 | Final Game: 1891-10-05

Full name: John H. Fitzgerald

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Biography

John Fitzgerald, born in 1870, was a professional baseball pitcher who played during the early years of the sport, a time characterized by the transition from the 19th century’s pioneering days to the more organized era of the game. Fitzgerald's major league career spanned from July 18, 1891, to October 5, 1891, during which he played for a brief period in the National League. Although his tenure in the big leagues was short, he made an impact with his competitive spirit on the mound. Fitzgerald finished his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.62, reflecting the challenges faced by pitchers in that era, where offensive strategies were evolving and the game was still finding its footing. He recorded 16 strikeouts and achieved one save, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's efforts, albeit in a limited capacity. Fitzgerald’s time in baseball coincided with a unique phase in the sport's development, where many players were still adapting to the increasing popularity and professionalism of baseball, setting the stage for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	6	3	2	0	1	32.0	49	20	2	11	16	5.62	0

Career ERA 5.62 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 59.8% 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
1891	BS2	AA	1	1	6	3	2	0	1	32.0	49	20	11	16	5.62	3.52 (-60%)	-27.1

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	14	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.071	0.071	0.143	0.214	0.0

Career AVG .071 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 71.9% below league average.

Career OBP .071 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 78.5% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 58.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.214 vs. league average 0.675 across their career seasons — 68.3% 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
1891	BS2	AA	6	14	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	5	0.071	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	0	0	8	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1891	BS2	P	6	0	0	8	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6