Jeff Bittiger, a former pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, has passed away at 63. He was drafted by the New York Mets and made his MLB debut with the Phillies in 1986. Bittiger had a notable career with the Chicago White Sox in 1988, posting a 4.23 ERA and recorded a 3.68 ERA in relief. After retiring in 2002, he worked as a scout for the Oakland Athletics for over 20 years. His contributions and knowledge of the game were deeply appreciated by colleagues and players alike.
Jeff Bittiger spent most of his career with the 1988 Chicago White Sox, posting a 4.23 ERA in 61 2/3 innings, and recorded a 3.68 ERA in 29 1/3 innings out of the bullpen.
Former A's GM Billy Beane remarked about Bittiger, saying, 'He was as good a person as he was a scout, and he was a hell of a scout,' highlighting Bittiger's contributions to baseball.
Over his career, Bittiger was known for his deep understanding of pitchers. Beane noted, 'You could tell how much he loved baseball just by being around him.'
Jeff Bittiger, drafted in 1980 by the New York Mets, transitioned from playing to scouting, ultimately spending over 20 years with the Athletics after retiring from playing.
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