About Joe Pittman
Lived 1954 – 2014 (aged 59–60). Joe Pittman was an American baseball player.
Joseph Wayne Pittman (January 1, 1953 – June 13, 2014) was a backup infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Houston Astros, San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants in parts of three seasons spanning 1981–1984. Listed at , , Pittman batted and threw right handed. He was dubbed 'Shoes'.
Born in Houston, Texas, Pittman was selected by the Astros in the 5th round of the 1975 MLB draft He then won the Senior Professional Baseball Association championship with the St. Petersburg Pelicans in its 1989 inaugural season.
Following his playing retirement, Pittman coached in the minors and also served as an scout for the Astros organization.
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Who was Joe Pittman?
American baseball player
When was Joe Pittman born?
Joe Pittman was born in 1954 in Houston.
When did Joe Pittman die?
Joe Pittman died on 12 June 2014 in Freeport.
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Joe Pittman was a baseball player.
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Joe Pittman was American.
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