John Hitson
John B. Hitson
Born: 1927
Primary Position: Shortstop
All Position(s) Played: 1B
Bats: Left
Throws:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 173
Career: 1946-1951
John Hitson compiled a career batting average of .287 with 3 home runs and 15 RBI in his 332-game career with the Ozark Eagles, Troy Trojans, Opelika Owls, Andalusia Arrows, Fort Lauderdale Braves, Montgomery Rebels and Panama City Fliers. He began playing during the 1946 season and last took the field during the 1951 campaign.
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Batting:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | GP | PA | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | CS | BB | SO | BA | OBP | SLG | OPS | TB | DP | HBP | SH | SF | IBB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | D | ALFL | (+) Ozark Eagles | 44 | 164 | 164 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .238 | .238 | .305 | .543 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 1946 | D | GAAL | Opelika Owls | 44 | 176 | 164 | 21 | 39 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 31 | .238 | .282 | .274 | .556 | 45 | 1 | 2 | ||||
| 1946 | D | ALFL | (+) Troy Trojans | 44 | 164 | 164 | 39 | 2 | 3 | 1 | .238 | .238 | .305 | .543 | 50 | |||||||||||
| 1947 | D | ALFL | Andalusia Arrows | 129 | 529 | 529 | 162 | 21 | 5 | 0 | .306 | .306 | .365 | .671 | 193 | |||||||||||
| 1948 | C | FLIN | Fort Lauderdale Braves | 52 | 205 | 205 | 53 | 3 | 1 | 0 | .259 | .259 | .283 | .541 | 58 | |||||||||||
| 1951 | D | ALFL | Panama City Fliers | 107 | 434 | 434 | 128 | 18 | 6 | 3 | .295 | .295 | .385 | .680 | 167 | |||||||||||
| Totals | 332 | 1344 | 1332 | 21 | 382 | 48 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 9 | 31 | .287 | .292 | .348 | .640 | 463 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding:
| Year | Level | Lg | Team | Pos | GP | PO | A | E | DP | Fld% | RF/G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | D | GAAL | Opelika Owls | SS | 41 | 62 | 83 | 36 | 6 | .801 | 3.537 |
| Totals | 41 | 62 | 83 | 36 | 6 | .801 | 3.537 |
Minor League Service:
| Year | Level | League | Team | Affiliation | First Appearance | Final Appearance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946 | D | Alabama State League | Ozark Eagles | |||
| 1946 | D | Alabama State League | Troy Trojans | |||
| 1946 | D | Georgia-Alabama League | Opelika Owls | |||
| 1947 | D | Alabama State League | Andalusia Arrows | |||
| 1948 | C | Florida International League | Fort Lauderdale Braves | |||
| 1948 | B | Southeastern League | Montgomery Rebels | |||
| 1951 | D | Alabama-Florida League | Panama City Fliers |
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