| Joe Bitker | |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | |
| Born:February 12, 1964 Glendale, California | |
Batted: Right Threw: Right | |
| MLB debut | |
| July 31, 1990, for the Oakland Athletics | |
| Last MLB appearance | |
| June 19, 1991, for the Texas Rangers | |
| MLB statistics | |
| Win–loss record | 1–0 |
| Earned run average | 4.72 |
| Strikeouts | 24 |
| Teams | |
Joseph Anthony Bitker (born February 12,1964) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He played for the Oakland Athletics for one game on July 31,1990,then was traded to the Texas Rangers with Scott Chiamparino for Harold Baines. He then played for the Rangers in 1990 and 1991.
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