Stan Pitula

Born: 3/23/1931 in Hackensack, NJ, USA

Died: 8/15/1965 in Hackensack, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1957-04-24 | Final Game: 1957-09-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Stanley Pitula

📊 Compare This Player 📈 View Career Timeline

Biography

Stan Pitula was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball during the 1957 season. Born in 1931, Pitula made his big league debut on April 24, 1957, and competed until September 14 of the same year. He was known for his competitive spirit on the mound, contributing to a pitching staff during a time when the game was evolving with a focus on strategy and power hitting. Over the course of his brief but notable career, Pitula compiled a record of 2-2, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.98. He struck out a total of 17 batters, showcasing his ability to manage games despite not recording any saves. While his time in the majors was limited, Pitula's contributions reflect the challenges faced by pitchers in the late 1950s, a period marked by the transition into an era of more dynamic offensive play. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history as fans remember the players who shaped the game during its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	23	5	1	0	0	59.7	67	33	8	32	17	4.98	0

Career ERA 4.98 vs. league average 3.83 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
1957	CLE	AL	2	2	23	5	1	0	0	59.7	67	33	32	17	4.98	3.83 (-30%)	-2275.8

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
24	15	3	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.200	0.250	0.200	0.450	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 22.8% below league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .391 across their career seasons — 48.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.450 vs. league average 0.715 across their career seasons — 37.1% 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
1957	CLE	AL	24	15	3	3	0	0	0	2	0	1	7	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	23	5	2	9	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1957	CLE	P	23	5	2	9	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	23