Paul Fitzke

Born: 7/30/1900 in La Crosse, WI, USA

Died: 6/30/1950 in Sacramento, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-09-01 | Final Game: 1924-09-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Robert Paul Fitzke

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Biography

Paul Fitzke was a professional baseball player born in 1900, who made a brief appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1924 season. A position player, Fitzke's career was marked by a single game played on September 1, 1924, with the statistics reflecting a challenging entry into the big leagues. Over the course of that game, he recorded no hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing with a batting average of 0.0. He did not register any stolen bases, which underscored the difficulties many players faced in establishing themselves in the competitive environment of early 20th-century baseball. Fitzke's time in the majors coincided with an era of dynamic change in baseball, characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-driven style of play. While his Major League career was fleeting, it highlights the stories of countless players who aspired to reach the pinnacle of the sport, often facing the harsh realities of limited opportunities and fierce competition. Paul Fitzke remains an intriguing figure within the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the dedication and dreams of those who sought to make their mark on America's pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.0	5	2	0	3	1	4.50	0

Career ERA 4.50 vs. league average 4.13 across their career seasons — 9.0% 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
1924	CLE	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	4.0	5	2	3	1	4.50	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1924	CLE	AL	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

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

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1924	CLE	P	1	0	0	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	1

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Idaho	Moscow	ID	1923
University of Wyoming	Laramie	WY	1921, 1922