Josh Vitters

Born: 8/27/1989 in Anaheim, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 2012-08-05 | Final Game: 2012-10-03

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 200 lbs

Full name: Joshua Warren Vitters

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Biography

Josh Vitters, born in 1989, was a professional baseball player who played as a position player primarily for the Chicago Cubs during his brief Major League Baseball career from 2012 to 2012. Vitters made his debut on August 5, 2012, and concluded his time in the majors on October 3, 2012. Although his career spanned only 36 games, he showcased his potential as a talented hitter, recording 12 hits, including 2 home runs and 5 RBIs, while finishing with a batting average of .121. Additionally, he demonstrated some speed on the bases, accumulating 2 stolen bases. Vitters' playing style was characterized by a strong power-hitting approach, which was anticipated during his ascent through the minor leagues, where he was regarded as one of the Cubs' top prospects. His time in the majors, however, was marked by challenges, as he faced the steep learning curve typical for players transitioning from the minors to the big leagues. Despite his struggles at the plate, Vitters' contributions during his limited time in MLB reflect the potential that once had Cubs fans excited about his future. Following his brief stint, he stepped away from professional baseball, leaving behind a career that, while short, was emblematic of the high expectations placed on young talent in the competitive environment of Major League Baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
36	99	7	12	2	0	2	5	2	7	33	0.121	0.193	0.202	0.395	-774.3

Career AVG .121 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 52.4% below league average.

Career OBP .193 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 39.6% below league average.

Career SLG .202 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 50.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.395 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 45.5% 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
2012	CHC	NL	36	99	7	12	2	0	2	5	2	7	33	0.121	.254 (-52%)	.318 (-40%)	.405 (-50%)	.724 (-46%)	-774.3

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	29	24	9	41	4	4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
2012	CHN	3B	29	24	9	41	4	4

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	29