Johnnie Wittig, baseball player, 1938-1949

Johnnie Wittig

Born: 6/16/1914 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 2/24/1999 in Nassawadox, VA, USA

MLB Debut: 1938-08-04 | Final Game: 1949-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: John Carl Wittig

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Biography

Johnnie Wittig was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1938 to 1949. Born in 1914, he made his debut during an era characterized by a transition in the game, as the sport was gradually moving away from the deadball era and embracing a more offense-oriented style. Throughout his career, Wittig showcased his skills on the mound, finishing with a record of 10-25 and an earned run average (ERA) of 4.89. He struck out 121 batters and recorded 4 saves, contributing to the teams he played for during his time in the league. Wittig's career spanned a decade that included the challenges of World War II, which significantly impacted the player pool of Major League Baseball. Despite the ups and downs reflected in his win-loss record, his perseverance and ability to compete at the highest level illustrated the resilience of players during this tumultuous period. While not among the most notable pitchers of his time, Wittig's contributions to the game remain a part of baseball history, representing the dedication of athletes who continued to play amid the changing landscapes of both sport and society.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
10 25 84 39 7 1 4 307.3 344 167 23 163 121 4.89 0

Career ERA 4.89 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 21.4% 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
1938 NY1 NL 2 3 13 6 2 0 0 39.3 41 21 26 14 4.81 4.35 (-11%) -1327.5
1939 NY1 NL 0 2 5 2 1 0 0 16.7 18 14 14 4 7.56 4.28 (-76%) -420.0
1941 NY1 NL 3 5 25 9 0 0 0 85.3 111 53 45 47 5.59 3.94 (-42%) -317.0
1943 NY1 NL 5 15 40 22 4 1 4 164.0 172 77 76 56 4.23 3.50 (-21%) -4099.6
1949 BOS AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 2 2 2 0 9.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
84 91 5 10 1 0 0 5 0 2 28 0.110 0.129 0.121 0.250 -543.4

Career AVG .110 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 58.6% below league average.

Career OBP .129 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — 61.7% below league average.

Career SLG .121 vs. league average .377 across their career seasons — 68.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.714 across their career seasons — 65.0% 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
1938 NY1 NL 13 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1939 NY1 NL 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1941 NY1 NL 25 25 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 1 8 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1943 NY1 NL 40 51 3 5 1 0 0 2 0 1 14 0.098 .255 (-62%) .324 (-64%) .346 (-66%) .671 (-65%) -543.4
1949 BOS AL 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 84 0 3 38 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1938 NY1 P 13 0 0 1 0 1
1939 NY1 P 5 0 0 4 0 0
1941 NY1 P 25 0 0 10 0 1
1943 NY1 P 40 0 3 22 1 1
1949 BOS P 1 0 0 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 84