Matty Fitzgerald

Born: 8/31/1880 in Albany, NY, USA

Died: 9/22/1949 in Albany, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-09-15 | Final Game: 1907-07-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Matthew William Fitzgerald

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Biography

Matty Fitzgerald, born in 1880, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1906 to 1907. As a versatile position player, Fitzgerald made a brief but notable impact in Major League Baseball during the early years of the 20th century, a time characterized by the tail end of the deadball era. He played a total of 11 games, showcasing his skills primarily with the bat, finishing his career with a respectable batting average of .286. Fitzgerald recorded 6 hits, including 3 runs batted in, and added 1 stolen base to his career totals. Though his time in the majors was short-lived, Fitzgerald’s contributions to the game reflect the transitional period in baseball history, where players began to develop more dynamic playing styles. While he did not hit any home runs, his ability to get on base and drive in runs underscored the fundamental skills valued by teams during that era. Fitzgerald’s career remains a testament to the many players who contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, even if their tenures were not extensively documented or celebrated.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	21	3	6	1	0	0	3	1	0	1	0.286	0.286	0.333	0.619	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .246 across their career seasons — +15.9% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 6.6% below league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — +6.8% above league average.

Career OPS 0.619 vs. league average 0.618 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
1906	NY1	NL	4	6	2	4	0	0	0	2	1	0	0	0.667	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	NY1	NL	7	15	1	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	1	0.133	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
C	9	2	25	4	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1906	NY1	C	3	0	9	0	0	1
1907	NY1	C	6	2	16	4	1	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Catcher	9