Justin Fitzgerald, baseball player, 1911-1918

Justin Fitzgerald

Born: 6/26/1891 in San Mateo, CA, USA

Died: 1/18/1945 in San Mateo, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1911-06-20 | Final Game: 1918-09-02

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Justin Howard Fitzgerald

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Biography

Justin Fitzgerald was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played as a position player from 1911 to 1918. His career in Major League Baseball spanned a total of 82 games, during which he showcased a solid batting average of .288. Fitzgerald was known for his ability to make contact, accumulating 49 hits and driving in 12 runs. Although he did not hit any home runs throughout his career, he demonstrated speed on the bases, stealing 7 bases in his time on the field. Fitzgerald's playing career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive and dynamic style of play. While his career may not have placed him among the most prominent stars of the time, his contributions on the field reflected the growing emphasis on batting and base running that characterized the era. Fitzgerald’s legacy, while modest in statistical terms, contributes to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
82 170 27 49 9 0 0 12 7 17 10 0.288 0.356 0.341 0.698 260.9

Career AVG .288 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — +10.3% above league average.

Career OBP .356 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — +8.6% above league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.698 vs. league average 0.671 across their career seasons — near 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
1911 NYY AL 16 37 6 10 1 0 0 6 4 4 4 0.270 — — — — 0.0
1918 PHI NL 66 133 21 39 8 0 0 6 3 13 6 0.293 .255 (+15%) .318 (+13%) .326 (+8%) .645 (+11%) 260.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 68 0 63 3 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1911 NYA OF 9 0 9 1 0 0
1918 PHI OF 59 0 54 2 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 23
Center Field 2
Right Field 14

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Santa Clara University Santa Clara CA 1911