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| Brian Fitzgerald | |
|---|---|
| Relief pitcher | |
| Born: December 26, 1974 Woodbridge, Virginia, U.S. | |
Batted: Left Threw: Left | |
| MLB debut | |
| April 17, 2002, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| May 1, 2002, for the Seattle Mariners | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 0-0 |
| Earned run average | 8.53 |
| Strikeouts | 3 |
| Stats at Baseball Reference | |
| Teams | |
Brian Michael Fitzgerald (born December 26, 1974) is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher who played for the Seattle Mariners in 2002. In 6 games, he had an 8.53 ERA and 3 strikeouts.
Fitzgerald played college baseball for the Virginia Tech Hokies. He set program records for most strikeouts and innings pitched and lowest walk rate.[1] He threw a no-hitter against James Madison in April 1995.[2]
The Mariners drafted Fitzgerald in the 20th round of the 1996 MLB draft. He was the closer for the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers in 1997, earning 10 saves.[3]
The Mariners promoted Fitzgerald to the majors on April 17, 2002, demoting Ron Wright.[4] He threw a scoreless inning of relief that day. He two more scoreless outings but allowed six runs, including two home runs, in his other three MLB appearances.[5] The Mariners designated Fitzgerald for assignment on August 8, freeing a roster spot for Jose Offerman.[6] On August 12, the Colorado Rockies claimed him off waivers.[7]
Fitzgerald retired from baseball in 2003.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "2011 Media Guide" (PDF). Virginia Tech Hokies. pp. 49, 62, 65. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Fitzgerald no-hits JMU for Hokies". The Roanoke Times. April 4, 1995. p. B-2. Retrieved December 1, 2025 – via scholar.lib.vt.edu.
- ↑ Seattle Mariners 2001 Media Guide. 2001. p. 266.
- ↑ "Transactions". The Union Democrat. April 18, 2002. pp. 2B.
- ↑ "Brian Fitzgerald 2002 Pitching Game Logs". Baseball Reference. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Seattle gets Offerman from Red Sox". New Bedford Standard-Times. Associated Press. August 9, 2002. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
- ↑ "Brian Fitzgerald Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Rookie Status & More". Baseball Reference. Retrieved December 1, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Career statistics from Baseball Reference · Baseball Reference (Minors) · Retrosheet · Baseball Almanac
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