Joe Pittman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Joe Pittman |
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Pittmann with the Nashville Sounds in 1985
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| Infielder | |||
| Born: January 1, 1953 Houston, Texas, U.S. |
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| Died: June 13, 2014 (aged 61) Lake Jackson, Texas, U.S. |
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| April 25, 1981, for the Houston Astros | |||
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| May 30, 1984, for the San Francisco Giants | |||
| MLB statistics | |||
| Batting average | .263 | ||
| On-base percentage | .309 | ||
| Slugging average | .302 | ||
| Games played | 139 | ||
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Joseph Wayne Pittman (born January 1, 1953 – died June 13, 2014) was an American baseball player. People often called him "Shoe" or "Shoes." He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for a few years.
Joe Pittman was a versatile player. He could play as an infielder and an outfielder. This means he could play different positions on the baseball field. He played for three different teams in the MLB. These teams were the Houston Astros, the San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants. His career in the big leagues lasted from 1981 to 1984.
Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Joe Pittman was born in Houston, Texas. He was born on January 1, 1953. Joe was an African American athlete.
He grew up with a love for baseball. Many players start in minor leagues before reaching MLB. Joe Pittman also played for several minor league teams. These teams helped him develop his skills.
Playing in Major League Baseball
Joe Pittman made his MLB debut in 1981. He first played for the Houston Astros. He was a backup player. This means he would fill in when other players needed a rest.
In 1982, he also played for the San Diego Padres. After a break, he returned to MLB in 1984. His final MLB season was with the San Francisco Giants. He played 139 games in total during his MLB career.
Life After Baseball
After his time in Major League Baseball, Joe Pittman continued to be involved with baseball. He worked as a scout for the Houston Astros. A scout helps find new talented players. He also coached in minor league baseball.
Joe Pittman passed away on June 13, 2014. He was 61 years old. He died in Lake Jackson, Texas.
- Career statistics and player information from Baseball-Reference, or Fangraphs, or The Baseball Cube, or Baseball-Reference (Minors)
