Norman Plitt, baseball player, 1918-1927

Norman Plitt

Born: 2/21/1893 in York, PA, USA

Died: 2/1/1954 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1918-04-26 | Final Game: 1927-09-26

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Norman William Plitt

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Biography

Norman Plitt was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1893, who played in Major League Baseball from 1918 until 1927. He made his mark during an era that was characterized by a transition in the game, moving away from the deadball era towards a period that increasingly favored offensive play. Over the course of his career, Plitt compiled a win-loss record of 3-6 and maintained an earned run average (ERA) of 4.77. Although he struggled to find consistent success on the mound, he contributed to his teams with a total of 9 strikeouts during his time in the league. Plitt's playing style reflected the challenges of the era, as pitchers often faced a variety of batting styles and strategies that evolved rapidly through the 1920s. While he did not achieve notable accolades or save opportunities—finishing his career without any saves—his persistence and dedication exemplified the spirit of the many players of his time who grappled with the changing dynamics of baseball. Though he may not be a household name today, Norman Plitt's journey through the early years of professional baseball remains a testament to the resilience and evolution of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
3 6 23 8 1 0 0 71.7 85 38 3 38 9 4.77 0

Career ERA 4.77 vs. league average 3.59 across their career seasons — 32.9% 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
1918 BRO NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 3 1 1 0 4.50 — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 2 6 19 8 1 0 0 62.3 73 34 36 9 4.91 4.08 (-20%) -1777.2
1927 NY1 NL 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 7.3 9 3 1 0 3.68 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
23 20 2 5 0 0 0 2 0 0 5 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — 8.0% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 25.3% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.702 across their career seasons — 28.8% 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
1918 BRO NL 1 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1.000 — — — — 0.0
1927 BRO NL 19 18 1 4 0 0 0 1 0 0 5 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1927 NY1 NL 3 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 23 0 4 19 2 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1918 BRO P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1927 BRO P 19 0 4 15 2 1
1927 NY1 P 3 0 0 4 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 23