Alex Pitko

Born: 11/22/1914 in Burlington, NJ, USA

Died: 8/1/2011 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-09-11 | Final Game: 1939-09-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Alexander Pitko

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Biography

Alex Pitko, born in 1914, was a professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues for the brief span of the 1938 and 1939 seasons. Primarily a position player, Pitko made his mark in a total of 11 games, accumulating 7 hits and driving in 3 runs, which resulted in a batting average of .259. Although he did not register any home runs during his short career, he showcased his speed on the bases with 1 stolen base. Pitko's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball, just before the outbreak of World War II, which saw many players enlisted and the game facing significant changes in both talent and style. Despite his limited playing time, Pitko's contributions reflected the grit and determination characteristic of players from that era, who often navigated the challenges of a demanding and competitive landscape. His time in the majors, though brief, remains a testament to the many players who aspired to make their mark in the sport during the late 1930s.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
11	27	2	7	1	0	0	3	1	4	6	0.259	0.355	0.296	0.651	0.0

Career AVG .259 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 5.2% below league average.

Career OBP .355 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .296 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 24.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.651 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 11.4% 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
1938	PHI	NL	7	19	2	6	1	0	0	2	1	3	3	0.316	—	—	—	—	0.0
1939	WSN	AL	4	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	10	0	11	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1938	PHI	OF	7	0	8	0	1	0
1939	WS1	OF	3	0	3	0	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	2
Right Field	8