Chris Pittaro

Born: 9/16/1961 in Trenton, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1985-04-08 | Final Game: 1987-10-04

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Christopher Francis Pittaro

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Biography

Chris Pittaro, born in 1961, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1985 to 1987. Over the course of his career, he participated in 53 Major League Baseball games, where he recorded 21 hits and maintained a batting average of .221. While Pittaro did not hit any home runs during his time in the league, he contributed 7 runs batted in (RBIs) and successfully stole 2 bases. Pittaro's career unfolded during a period of transition in Major League Baseball, characterized by evolving offensive strategies and an increasing emphasis on power hitting. Despite not achieving significant personal statistics, he played a role in the dynamic landscape of the sport during the mid-1980s. His time in the majors, although brief, highlights the competitive nature of baseball, where many players strive for their chance to make an impact on the field.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
53	95	16	21	3	1	0	7	2	6	21	0.221	0.267	0.274	0.541	-135.1

Career AVG .221 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — 14.7% below league average.

Career OBP .267 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 18.2% below league average.

Career SLG .274 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 31.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.541 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1985	DET	AL	28	62	10	15	3	1	7	1	5	13	0.242	.257 (-6%)	.323 (-8%)	.390 (-17%)	.714 (-13%)	-135.1
1986	MIN	AL	11	21	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	8	0.095	—	—	—	—	0.0
1987	MIN	AL	14	12	6	4	0	0	0	1	1	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0