Howie Fitzgerald
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| Born: | May 16, 1902 |
| Birthplace: | Eagle Lake, Texas |
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| Height: | 5' 11½" |
| Weight: | 163 lbs. |
| Bats: | Left |
| Throws: | Left |
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| College: | University of Texas |
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| Other Teams: | Chicago Cubs 1922-1924 |
| Years with Boston: | 1926 |
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Overall Career
Howard Chumney Fitzgerald (born on May 16, 1902, in Eagle Lake, TX), was 20 years old when he broke into the big leagues on September 17, 1922, with the Chicago Cubs. Fitzgerald had a 3-year career as an outfielder. In 48 games he batted .257 with 0 HR and 14 RBI. He had the majority of his baseball success with the Texas League of the Class-AA baseball league. Fitzgerald, who played for Wichita Falls 1924-30, Fort Worth 1931 and San Antonio 1932, hit over .300 six times, finishing his career in the League with a .308 average. He is fourth all-time in runs scored with 812 and tied for sixth place with 437 career extra-base hits. Fitzgerald, who spent nine seasons in the league, was a great hitter and a premier center fielder, having played there in over 1,100 games. He led the league in numerous fielding categories, including double plays by a center fielder twice.
Fitzgerald's Moments in the Sun
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Trivia
- Member of the Texas League Hall of Fame.
Transactions
- Update (None listed on B-R.com)
External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
