Togie Pittinger

Charles Reno Pittinger

• Bats Left, Throws Right
• Height 6' 2", Weight 175 lb.

• Debut April 26, 1900
• Final Game July 17, 1907
• Born January 12, 1872 in Greencastle, PA USA
• Died January 14, 1909 in Greencastle, PA USA

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Biographical Information

Togie Pittinger won 115 games in his eight years in the majors, and was twice second in the league in victories. He also led the National League in a slew of negative categories while pitching for the Boston Beaneaters in 1903. Going 18-22, 3.48, he topped the circuit in losses, hits allowed, walks allowed, earned runs allowed and home runs allowed, a very rare combination.

He died of Bright's Disease 1 1/2 years after he left major league baseball.

Notable Achievements

• NL Games Pitched Leader (1905)
• 15 Wins Seasons: 4 (1902-1905)
• 20 Wins Seasons: 2 (1902 & 1905)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 5 (1901-1905)
• 300 Innings Pitched Seasons: 4 (1902-1905)

Related Sites

• Charlie Pittinger at the SABR Bio Project