Togie Pittinger

Born: 1/12/1872 in Greencastle, PA, USA

Died: 1/14/1909 in Greencastle, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1900-04-26 | Final Game: 1907-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Charles Reno Pittinger

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Biography

Togie Pittinger was a professional baseball pitcher who played from 1900 to 1907, making a significant mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1872, Pittinger began his career with the Cleveland Indians and later played for several teams, including the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Athletics. He showcased a competitive spirit on the mound, finishing his career with a win-loss record of 115-113 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.1. Over his tenure, he accumulated a total of 832 strikeouts, demonstrating his ability to dominate opposing hitters. Pittinger's playing style reflected the transitional era of baseball, which was moving away from the Deadball Era into a more offensive phase. As a pitcher, he was known for his strategic approach and effectiveness in high-pressure situations, evidenced by his three career saves. His contributions to the teams he played for were instrumental in shaping the early competitive landscape of the sport, and he remains a notable figure for his achievements during a pivotal time in baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
115	113	262	227	187	23	3	2040.7	2017	702	39	734	832	3.10	0

Career ERA 3.10 vs. league average 2.95 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1900	BSN	NL	2	9	18	13	8	0	0	114.0	135	65	54	27	5.13	3.68 (-39%)	-3196.2
1901	BSN	NL	13	16	34	33	27	1	0	281.3	288	94	76	129	3.01	3.49 (+14%)	1939.7
1902	BSN	NL	27	16	46	40	36	7	0	389.3	360	109	128	174	2.52	3.17 (+21%)	1640.0
1903	BSN	NL	18	22	44	39	35	3	1	351.7	396	136	143	140	3.48	3.10 (-12%)	-6273.2
1904	BSN	NL	15	21	38	37	35	5	0	335.3	298	99	144	146	2.66	2.66 (avg)	-3083.9
1905	PHI	NL	23	14	46	37	29	4	2	337.3	311	116	104	136	3.09	2.82 (-10%)	-747.8
1906	PHI	NL	8	10	20	16	9	2	0	129.7	128	49	50	43	3.40	2.68 (-27%)	-2245.3
1907	PHI	NL	9	5	16	12	8	1	0	102.0	101	34	35	37	3.00	2.50 (-20%)	-1340.6

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
262	744	39	92	4	1	1	29	4	13	241	0.124	0.144	0.136	0.280	-5655.0

Career AVG .124 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — 51.8% below league average.

Career OBP .144 vs. league average .314 across their career seasons — 54.0% below league average.

Career SLG .136 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 59.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.280 vs. league average 0.646 across their career seasons — 56.7% 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
1900	BSN	NL	18	46	2	6	0	0	0	2	0	0	11	0.130	—	—	—	—	0.0
1901	BSN	NL	34	100	3	11	1	0	0	1	1	1	22	0.110	.271 (-60%)	.326 (-64%)	.359 (-67%)	.686 (-65%)	-1065.0
1902	BSN	NL	46	147	6	20	1	1	0	10	0	1	56	0.136	.266 (-49%)	.321 (-54%)	.343 (-54%)	.665 (-54%)	-1310.9
1903	BSN	NL	44	128	9	14	0	0	1	4	0	2	43	0.109	.261 (-58%)	.316 (-59%)	.345 (-62%)	.662 (-60%)	-1244.0
1904	BSN	NL	38	121	2	13	0	0	0	4	1	1	34	0.107	.246 (-56%)	.300 (-62%)	.321 (-67%)	.622 (-64%)	-1166.3
1905	PHI	NL	46	122	9	19	0	0	0	6	1	3	46	0.156	.248 (-37%)	.307 (-41%)	.322 (-52%)	.629 (-46%)	-868.8
1906	PHI	NL	20	44	5	4	1	0	0	0	0	3	14	0.091	—	—	—	—	0.0
1907	PHI	NL	16	36	3	5	1	0	0	2	1	2	15	0.139	—	—	—	—	0.0