Herman Pitz
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Herman Pitz was a 19th century Major League Baseball
player. Primarily a catcher
, he also played third base
and outfield
with the Syracuse Stars and Brooklyn Gladiators
of the American Association
in 1890. He remained active in minor league baseball through 1895.
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
player. Primarily a catcher
Catcher
Catcher is a position for a baseball or softball player. When a batter takes his turn to hit, the catcher crouches behind home plate, in front of the umpire, and receives the ball from the pitcher. This is a catcher's primary duty, but he is also called upon to master many other skills in order to...
, he also played third base
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and outfield
Outfield
The outfield is a sporting term used in cricket and baseball to refer to the area of the field of play further from the batsman or batter than the infield...
with the Syracuse Stars and Brooklyn Gladiators
Brooklyn Gladiators
The Brooklyn Gladiators were a Major League Baseball team in the American Association during the 1890 season. They finished ninth and last in the league with a 26-73 record....
of the American Association
American Association (19th century)
The American Association was a Major League Baseball league that existed for 10 seasons from to . During that time, it challenged the National League for dominance of professional baseball...
in 1890. He remained active in minor league baseball through 1895.