Lloyd Hittle
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Lloyd Hittle | |
Lloyd Eldon Hittle | |
Bat/Throw: | R/L |
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Height: | 5' 10" |
Weight: | 164 |
Born: | 1924-2-21 at Lodi, CA (US) |
More info | |
Statistics: | Retrosheet |
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Contents |
Profile
Personal
- Resided in Lodi, California in 1952 and 1953.
- Self-identified as being of Irish-Dutch ancestry.
- Listed hobby as woodworking.
- Nickname "Red", according to 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Batted left, according to 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- Shows he was born in Acampo, California.
- Tossed a three-hit shutout in his first game in 1946 with Stockton in the California League.
- Pitching for Oakland against Seattle in the last game of the 1947 season was his greatest thrill, he lost 2-0 but gave up only two hits.
Pre-professional career
- Attended Union High High School in Lodi, California.
- Was captain of the tumbling team in high school.
- Played Junior Legion ball for four years.
Achievements
- Led the 1947 California League in earned run average with 2.24.
- Led the 1948 Western International League in earned run average with 2.29 and strikeouts with 201.
Outside of baseball
- Was a laborer during the off-season.
Sources
- 1952 Pacific Coast League Thumbnail Sketches.
- 1953 Pacific Coast League Sketch Book.