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Howard Fitzgerald Notable

b. May 16, 1902 · Chicago Cubs 1922, 1924, Boston Red Sox 1926

Howard Fitzgerald divided five seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Chicago Cubs from 1922, then the Boston Red Sox through 1926.

Across 48 games he batted .257, with 36 hits and 15 runs. He finished with 3 doubles and 2 stolen bases.

He played 34 games in the outfield, with 41 putouts and 6 errors.

He was born in Eagle Lake, TX, USA on May 16, 1902, and died on February 26, 1959. He batted left-handed and threw left-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1922 CHC 102438 100 4321 .333
1924 CHC 71913 000 2020 .158
1926 BOS 31971125 200 8571 .258
Career 481401536 300 148112 .257

On this day & linked events

1902

Born May 16, 1902

Eagle Lake, TX, USA

1959

Died February 26, 1959