Gaylen Pitts

Born: 6/6/1946 in Wichita, KS, USA

Died: 10/10/2024 in Santa Fe, NM, USA

MLB Debut: 1974-05-12 | Final Game: 1975-09-25

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Gaylen Richard Pitts

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Biography

Gaylen Pitts was a professional baseball player born in 1946, whose career spanned from 1974 to 1975. Primarily a position player, Pitts made his mark in the Major Leagues over a brief tenure, appearing in 28 games. During this time, he recorded 11 hits and drove in 4 runs, finishing his career with a batting average of .250. While he did not hit any home runs or steal any bases, Pitts contributed to his teams in key moments, showcasing the importance of situational hitting during a transitional period in baseball. Pitts played during an era that saw the game evolve significantly, moving away from the dominant pitching of the deadball era into a time characterized by more offensive output. Despite his short career, Pitts' experiences and contributions reflected the challenges and dynamics faced by players during the mid-1970s, a time when baseball was beginning to embrace greater athleticism and power. His journey through the Major Leagues remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
28	44	5	11	4	0	0	4	0	5	4	0.250	0.327	0.341	0.667	0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .327 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .341 vs. league average .372 across their career seasons — 8.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.667 vs. league average 0.697 across their career seasons — near 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
1974	OAK	AL	18	41	4	10	3	0	0	3	0	5	4	0.244	—	—	—	—	0.0
1975	OAK	AL	10	3	1	1	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
2B	7	3	13	10	1	2
3B	17	8	11	23	4	1
SS	2	0	1	1	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1974	OAK	1B	1	0	1	0	0	0
1974	OAK	2B	6	3	11	8	1	2
1974	OAK	3B	11	8	10	20	3	1
1975	OAK	2B	1	0	2	2	0	0
1975	OAK	3B	6	0	1	3	1	0
1975	OAK	SS	2	0	1	1	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	1
Second Base	7
Third Base	17
Shortstop	2