Carl Sitton

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Carl Sitton
Pitcher
Born: (1881-09-22)September 22, 1881
Pendleton, South Carolina
Died: September 11, 1931(1931-09-11) (aged 49)
Valdosta, Georgia
Batted: Left Threw: Right
MLB debut
April 24, 1909 for the Cleveland Naps
Last MLB appearance
September 2, 1909 for the Cleveland Naps
Career statistics
Win-Loss record 3-2
Earned run average 2.88
Strikeouts 16
Teams

Charles Vedder Sitton (September 22, 1881 – September 11, 1931), was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played in 1909 with the Cleveland Naps. He batted and threw right-handed. Sitton had a 3–2 record with a 2.88 ERA in 14 games for Cleveland.

Sitton was born in Pendleton, South Carolina, and played football[1] and baseball for the Clemson Tigers. He was the first Clemson player to play in the major leagues.[2] He later served as head coach of the Tigers in 1915 and 1916.[3] Sitton died in Valdosta, Georgia, in 1931.

References

  1. "Football All-Time Lineups". ClemsonTigers.com. CBS Interactive. Archived from the original on 11 June 2012. Retrieved 11 June 2012. 
  2. Blackman, Sam; Bradley, Bob; Kriese, Chuck (2001). Clemson: Where the Tigers Play (Updated ed.). Champaign, IL: Sports Pub. pp. 117–118. ISBN 1582613699. Retrieved 11 June 2012. 
  3. Hennessy, Brian. "2011 Clemson Baseball Media Guide". Clemson University. Archived from the original on 25 August 2011. Retrieved 11 June 2012. 

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