John Fuller (baseball) explained

John Fuller
Position:Center fielder
Birth Date:January 29, 1950
Birth Place:Lynwood, California, U.S.
Bats:Left
Throws:Left
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:May 9
Debutyear:1974
Debutteam:Atlanta Braves
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:May 12
Finalyear:1974
Finalteam:Atlanta Braves
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.333
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:0
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John Edward Fuller (born January 29, 1950) is an American former Major League Baseball player. He played three games in one season with the Atlanta Braves from May 9 to May 12, 1974.[1]

Fuller made his Major League debut on May 9, 1974 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. He popped out against Rick Reuschel in his only turn at bat, a pinch hit appearance in relief of pitcher Danny Frisella.[2]

Two days later, he appeared in the second of his three Major League games, a contest against the San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Stadium. He scored the only run of his career after pinch hitting for Tom House.[3]

Fuller was double switched into the ninth inning of his final game on May 12, replacing Rowland Office in center field. He recorded his only inning in the field and the only putout of his Major League career on a fly ball from Garry Maddox. In the bottom half of the inning, he recorded his only hit, a single off Randy Moffitt.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/f/fullejo01.shtml Career statistics and history
  2. Web site: Atlanta Braves at Chicago Cubs Box Score, May 9, 1974 . . . 23 March 2021 . en.
  3. Web site: San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves Box Score, May 11, 1974 . . . 23 March 2021 . en.
  4. Web site: San Francisco Giants at Atlanta Braves Box Score, May 12, 1974 . . . 23 March 2021 . en.