Herman Pitz Explained

Herman Pitz
Position:Catcher
Bats:Unknown
Throws:Unknown
Birth Date:July 18, 1865
Birth Place:Brooklyn, New York
Death Place:Far Rockaway, New York
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:April 18
Debutyear:1890
Debutteam:Brooklyn Gladiators
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:October 12
Finalyear:1890
Finalteam:Syracuse Stars
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.165
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:9
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Herman Pitz (July 18, 1865 – September 3, 1924) was a 19th-century Major League Baseball player. Primarily a catcher, he also played third base and outfield with the Syracuse Stars and Brooklyn Gladiators of the American Association in 1890. He remained active in minor league baseball through 1895.

While playing minor league baseball in the Southern Tier of New York, Pitz helped get young John McGraw and Wee Willie Keeler into baseball.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Pitz, Old-Time Brooklyn Baseball Players Is Dead . 26 April 2024 . . 5 September 1924 . 15.