Johnny Bittner

John William Bittner

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 6' 0", Weight 185 lb.

• Born January 16, 1915 in New York, NY USA
• Died June 18, 2007 in Mineola, NY USA

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Biographical Information

Johnny Bittner pitched 5 seasons in the Pacific Coast League Oakland Oaks and Hollywood Stars from 1938 to 1942, compiling a 58-62 record before going to serve in the US Navy in World War II. Bittner returned to the Stars at the age of 31 in 1946 as a reliever, and retired after that season.

Before going to the PCL, Bittner pitched for 2 seasons for Norfolk, the New York Yankees class-B Piedmont League affiliate, going 21-16.