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Herman Pitz Notable

b. July 18, 1865 · Brooklyn Gladiators 1890, Syracuse Stars 1890

Herman Pitz divided his only major-league season between two clubs as a catcher: the Brooklyn Gladiators from 1890, then the Syracuse Stars through 1890.

Across 90 games he batted .165, with 47 hits and 43 runs. He finished with 39 stolen bases.

He played 61 games behind the plate, with 233 putouts and 34 errors. He turned 6 double plays.

He was born in Brooklyn, NY, USA on July 18, 1865, and died on September 3, 1924.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1890 BRG/SYR 902844347 000 958039 .165
Career 902844347 000 958039 .165

On this day & linked events

1865

Born July 18, 1865

Brooklyn, NY, USA

1924

Died September 3, 1924