Jon Bittmann (2006) - FDU Hall of Fame

FDU Hall of Fame

Jon Bittmann

Class

1962
Induction

2006
Sport(s)

Baseball

Jon Bittmann pitched for the baseball team from1960-62. In three seasons, he compiled a 14-5 overall record (a .737 winning percentage), helping the Knights to an overall 43-19-2 record. He registered a 2.88 ERA in 156 1/3 innings of work over his career. He fanned 138 batters and surrendered, only 117 hits. As a senior, he posted a 5-3 record (.625 win percentage), guiding the team to a 16-6-1 overall record and a perfect 10-0 CBL mark. Hurling 60 innings as the number two pitcher on the staff, he had a 2.40 ERA while striking out 59. During his junior year in 1961, Bittmann compiled a 6-1 record with an .857 winning percentage and had a staff-leading 1.69 era in 53 1/3 innings, allowing only 35 hits. His 37 strikeouts were second on the team. The team finished with a 14-4-1 record overall and a 4-1 record in the Collegiate Baseball League during his junior year. In his first season for the Knights, he threw 43 innings, which was second on the team with two complete games for a 3-1 record. Bittmann has played a key role in the establishment of the baseball alumni program and is responsible for the production and publication of the baseball newsletter as well as a constant supporter of annual athletic department events. Bittmann also served as an instructor in the University’s BusinessSchool.

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