| Jim Rittwage | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:October 23, 1944 Cleveland, Ohio | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| September 7, 1970, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| September 30, 1970, for the Cleveland Indians | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–1 |
| Earned run average | 4.15 |
| Strikeouts | 16 |
| Teams | |
James Michael Rittwage (October 23,1944) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched eight games for the Cleveland Indians during the 1970 season.
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