Skip Pitlock, baseball player, 1970-1975

Skip Pitlock

Born: 11/6/1947 in Hillside, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-06-12 | Final Game: 1975-04-10

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Lee Patrick Thomas Pitlock

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Biography

Skip Pitlock was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1947, whose career spanned from 1970 until April 10, 1975. He played during a transformative era in Major League Baseball, marked by the increasing popularity of the game and the evolution of pitching techniques. Over the course of his career, Pitlock compiled a win-loss record of 8-8 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.53. His ability to strike out batters was evident as he recorded 124 strikeouts, showcasing his talent on the mound. Additionally, he contributed to his teams' efforts by notching 1 save. Pitlock's playing style was characterized by his competitive spirit and determination, traits that were essential during the era in which he played. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his contemporaries, his contributions to the teams he played for are remembered by baseball historians and enthusiasts. His career, though relatively brief, reflects the challenges and dynamics of pitching in a time when the game was evolving rapidly, paving the way for future generations of players.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
8 8 59 20 1 0 1 192.7 196 97 20 103 124 4.53 0

Career ERA 4.53 vs. league average 3.74 across their career seasons — 21.1% 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
1970 SFG NL 5 5 18 15 1 0 0 87.0 92 45 48 56 4.66 3.89 (-20%) -
1974 CHW AL 3 3 40 5 0 0 1 105.7 103 52 55 68 4.43 3.63 (-22%) -
1975 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0.0 1 0 0 0 0.00 — -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
59 25 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 18 0.080 0.111 0.240 0.351 0.0

Career AVG .080 vs. league average .256 across their career seasons — 68.8% below league average.

Career OBP .111 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 65.9% below league average.

Career SLG .240 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 36.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.351 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 50.0% 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
1970 SFG NL 18 25 2 2 1 0 1 2 0 1 18 0.080 — — — — 0.0
1974 CHW AL 40 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 CHW AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 59 20 8 25 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1970 SFN P 18 15 3 15 0 0
1974 CHA P 40 5 5 10 4 2
1975 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 59

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Southern Illinois University Carbondale Carbondale IL 1967, 1968, 1969