Jim Rittwage

Born: 10/23/1944 in Cleveland, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-09-07 | Final Game: 1970-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Michael Rittwage

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Biography

Jim Rittwage, born in 1944, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1970 to 1970. He played in an era characterized by a transition in the game, as baseball was evolving with the advent of more specialized roles and the increasing prominence of relief pitching. Rittwage made a modest impact during his brief tenure in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.15. Over the course of his time in the majors, Rittwage recorded 16 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite not being a dominant force on the mound. He did not register any saves during his career, which reflects the limited opportunities he had in high-leverage situations. Though his time in the spotlight was brief, Rittwage's contributions to the teams he played for remain a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	8	3	1	0	0	26.0	18	12	0	21	16	4.15	0

Career ERA 4.15 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 6.9% 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
1970	CLE	AL	1	1	8	3	1	0	0	26.0	18	12	21	16	4.15	3.89 (-7%)	36.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
8	8	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.375	0.375	0.500	0.875	0.0

Career AVG .375 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — +47.7% above league average.

Career OBP .375 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — +15.1% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — +29.7% above league average.

Career OPS 0.875 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — +23.0% above 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
1970	CLE	AL	8	8	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.375	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
P	8	3	2	4	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	CLE	3B	1	0	0	0	0	0
1970	CLE	P	8	3	2	4	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	8
Third Base	1