Mike Fitzgerald (first baseman) explained

Mike Fitzgerald
Position:First baseman
Bats:Right
Throws:Right
Birth Date:28 March 1964
Birth Place:Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
Debutleague:MLB
Debutdate:June 23
Debutyear:1988
Debutteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Finalleague:MLB
Finaldate:July 10
Finalyear:1988
Finalteam:St. Louis Cardinals
Statleague:MLB
Stat1label:Batting average
Stat1value:.196
Stat2label:Home runs
Stat2value:0
Stat3label:Runs batted in
Stat3value:1
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Michael Patrick Fitzgerald (born March 28, 1964) is an American former professional baseball first baseman. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the St. Louis Cardinals.

Career

Fitzgerald was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals in the first round (20th overall) of the 1984 June Secondary amateur draft. In 1986, Fitzgerald led the Single–A Springfield Cardinals with 147 hits, 29 doubles, 19 home runs, 93 RBIs, and a league-leading 17 game-winning RBIs.[1] He appeared in 13 games for the 1988 St. Louis Cardinals.

Personal life

Fitzgerald's son, Tyler is a Major League Baseball infielder, currently with the San Francisco Giants.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Jim Tommey and Kip Ingle . 1987 . St. Louis Cardinals 1987 Media Guide . St. Louis National Baseball Club . 105.
  2. Web site: Tyler Fitzgerald is Greater Than Sum of Parts . October 31, 2019 .
  3. Web site: 1987 Texas League Batting Leaders. Baseball-Reference.com.