2017 Baseball Roster
Fitz, John
Jersey Number 37
John Fitz
- Position:
- RHP
- Height:
- 6-1
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Doylestown, Pa.
- Major:
- Supply Chain Management
Bio
WHY LEHIGH?
I chose Lehigh because of the top-notch academics and athletics.
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ON COACH LEARY
Coach Leary is extremely player-friendly and understands how to get the most out of his players. He is also supportive and honest with what needs to be completed.
2017 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Did not see action…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2016 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Made four relief appearances, allowing just one hit and no runs in four innings of work for a perfect 0.00 ERA as a sophomore…had hitless outings against Coppin State (4/6), Holy Cross (4/11) and UMES (4/20).
2015 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Made five appearances, including one start…threw a total of 8.2 innings and tallied a 6.23 ERA…struck out two batters and allowed just one run on one hit in 2.2 innings at Delaware…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
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CAREER STATISTICS
BEFORE LEHIGH
Fitz comes to Lehigh from Central Bucks West High School where he was named the team’s Pitcher of the Year during his junior and senior years. He was the youngest player in CB West history to start a playoff game. A dual-sport star, Fitz holds the football team’s school record for single game passing yards. Strong in the classroom as well, Fitz graduated Cum Laude.
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GETTING TO KNOW JOHN
Nickname: Fitz
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: The supportive community
Favorite Place on Campus: Baseball field
Favorite Food: Chicken and waffles
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Kid Cudi
Favorite Movie: American Sniper
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Tom Brady
Hobbies: Basketball, Golf, Xbox
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: ESPN Magazine
Place I’d Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Dunking a basketball
Dream Job: CEO of my own business
If I Didn’t Play Baseball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: I would buy my mom a house and buy myself a nice car.
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I chose Lehigh because of the top-notch academics and athletics.
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ON COACH LEARY
Coach Leary is extremely player-friendly and understands how to get the most out of his players. He is also supportive and honest with what needs to be completed.
2017 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Did not see action…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
2016 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Made four relief appearances, allowing just one hit and no runs in four innings of work for a perfect 0.00 ERA as a sophomore…had hitless outings against Coppin State (4/6), Holy Cross (4/11) and UMES (4/20).
2015 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Made five appearances, including one start…threw a total of 8.2 innings and tallied a 6.23 ERA…struck out two batters and allowed just one run on one hit in 2.2 innings at Delaware…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
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CAREER STATISTICS
| W-L | SV | ERA | APP | GS | CG | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | |
| 2015 | 0-1 | 0 | 6.23 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 8.2 | 11 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 2016 | 0-0 | 0 | 0.00 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0-0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 0-1 | 0 | 4.26 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 12.2 | 12 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 2 |
BEFORE LEHIGH
Fitz comes to Lehigh from Central Bucks West High School where he was named the team’s Pitcher of the Year during his junior and senior years. He was the youngest player in CB West history to start a playoff game. A dual-sport star, Fitz holds the football team’s school record for single game passing yards. Strong in the classroom as well, Fitz graduated Cum Laude.
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GETTING TO KNOW JOHN
Nickname: Fitz
Favorite Thing About Lehigh: The supportive community
Favorite Place on Campus: Baseball field
Favorite Food: Chicken and waffles
Favorite Color: Orange
Favorite Musical Artist: Kid Cudi
Favorite Movie: American Sniper
Favorite TV Show: Family Guy
Favorite Website: ESPN.com
Favorite Pro Team: Cincinnati Reds
Favorite Athlete in Another Sport: Tom Brady
Hobbies: Basketball, Golf, Xbox
Magazine Cover I’d Like To Be On: ESPN Magazine
Place I’d Like To Visit: Bora Bora
Talent I’d Most Like to Have: Dunking a basketball
Dream Job: CEO of my own business
If I Didn’t Play Baseball, I Would Play: Football
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: I would buy my mom a house and buy myself a nice car.
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Baseball vs. Coppin State
Tuesday, April 29
Baseball vs. Penn
Wednesday, March 19
Baseball vs. UAlbany
Sunday, March 16
Season Preview Baseball
Thursday, February 13
