Jim Ritz

James S. Ritz

• Bats Unknown, Throws Unknown

• Debut July 20, 1894
• Final Game July 20, 1894
• Born 1874 in Altoona, PA USA
• Died November 10, 1896 in Pittsburgh, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Jim Ritz played one game in the majors. His obituary in Sporting Life of November 21, 1896 stated that his father W.W. Ritz had managed Altoona in the early 1880's, and Jimmy had served as the mascot. He practiced with the team and became a good infielder. He was later "on many teams". He died after three weeks' illness with typhoid fever.

The only other major leaguer through 2011 with the same last name has been Kevin Ritz.