Johnny Bittner

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John William Bittner

  • Bats Right, Throws Right
  • Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.

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Biographical Information[edit]

Johnny Bittner pitched 5 seasons in the Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks and Hollywood Stars from 1938 to 1942, compiling a 58-62 record before going to serve in the US Navy in World War II. Bittner returned to the Stars at the age of 31 in 1946 as a reliever, and retired after that season.

Before going to the PCL, Bittner pitched for 2 seasons for Norfolk, the New York Yankees class-B Piedmont League affiliate, going 21-16.