Al Fitzmorris

Born: 3/21/1946 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 12/4/2024 in Olathe, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1969-09-08 | Final Game: 1978-09-29

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Alan James Fitzmorris

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Biography

Al Fitzmorris was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1969 to 1978. Born in 1946, Fitzmorris made a name for himself with a strong presence on the mound throughout his time in Major League Baseball. He finished his career with a record of 77 wins and 59 losses, showcasing his effectiveness as a reliable starter. With an earned run average (ERA) of 3.65, he demonstrated his ability to keep opposing hitters at bay, accumulating a total of 458 strikeouts and contributing to his team's success in crucial games. Fitzmorris was known for his competitive spirit and consistency, characteristics that made him a valuable asset during his playing years. He played in an era that saw the transition from the tail end of the deadball period into a more offensive-minded game, but his pitching style remained focused on precision and control. In addition to his wins, Fitzmorris recorded 7 saves, further illustrating his versatility as a pitcher capable of closing games when needed. His contributions to the teams he played for have solidified his place in baseball history, marking him as a noteworthy figure of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
77	59	288	159	36	11	7	1277.0	1284	518	83	433	458	3.65	0

Career ERA 3.65 vs. league average 3.66 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
1969	KCR	AL	1	1	7	0	0	0	2	10.7	9	5	4	3	4.22	3.61 (-17%)	-
1970	KCR	AL	8	5	43	11	2	0	1	117.7	112	58	52	47	4.44	3.89 (-14%)	-
1971	KCR	AL	7	5	36	15	2	1	0	127.3	112	59	55	53	4.17	3.47 (-20%)	-
1972	KCR	AL	2	5	38	2	0	0	3	101.0	99	42	28	51	3.74	3.26 (-15%)	-
1973	KCR	AL	8	3	15	13	3	1	0	89.0	88	28	25	26	2.83	3.75 (+24%)	-
1974	KCR	AL	13	6	34	27	9	4	1	190.0	189	59	63	53	2.79	3.63 (+23%)	-
1975	KCR	AL	16	12	35	35	11	3	0	242.0	239	96	76	78	3.57	3.71 (+4%)	-
1976	KCR	AL	15	11	35	33	8	2	0	220.3	227	75	56	80	3.06	3.51 (+13%)	-
1977	CLE	AL	6	10	29	21	1	0	0	133.0	164	80	53	54	5.41	4.00 (-35%)	-1087.9
1978	CLE	AL	0	1	7	0	0	0	0	14.3	19	10	7	5	6.28	3.69 (-70%)	-932.8
1978	LAA	AL	1	0	9	2	0	0	0	31.7	26	6	14	8	1.71	3.69 (+54%)	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
293	99	12	24	5	0	0	8	0	7	29	0.242	0.290	0.293	0.583	0.0

Career AVG .242 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 10.1% below league average.

Career SLG .293 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.583 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 16.3% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS
1969	KCR	AL	7	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—
1970	KCR	AL	45	31	5	9	4	5	3	9	0.290	—	—	—	—
1971	KCR	AL	36	44	6	11	1	3	0	16	0.250	—	—	—	—
1972	KCR	AL	39	23	1	4	0	0	4	3	0.174	—	—	—	—
1973	KCR	AL	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1974	KCR	AL	34	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1975	KCR	AL	35	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1976	KCR	AL	37	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1977	CLE	AL	29	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	CLE	AL	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—
1978	LAA	AL	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	288	159	119	242	9	19

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1969	KCA	P	7	0	1	1	0	0
1970	KCA	P	43	11	12	21	1	1
1971	KCA	P	36	15	15	25	2	4
1972	KCA	P	38	2	7	22	0	3
1973	KCA	P	15	13	9	20	0	1
1974	KCA	P	34	27	20	39	0	4
1975	KCA	P	35	35	26	37	1	1
1976	KCA	P	35	33	19	49	3	4
1977	CLE	P	29	21	7	22	1	1
1978	CLE	P	7	0	0	2	0	0
1978	CAL	P	9	2	3	4	1	0