Richard Fitts

Richard Fitts, a professional baseball player, was born on December 17, 1999, in Helena, Alabama. He graduated from Helena High School and furthered his baseball career at Auburn University. Fitts was drafted by the New York Yankees in the sixth round of the 2021 MLB Draft. He made his MLB debut on September 8, 2024, with the Boston Red Sox. Standing at 6 feet 3 inches and weighing 230 pounds, Fitts plays as a right-handed pitcher. Over his career, he has shown promise with a noteworthy pitching style that includes a mix of fastballs and sliders. In the 2025 season, Fitts recorded an ERA of 5.0 over 45 innings pitched, with 40 strikeouts and a WHIP of 1.3111, demonstrating his capability to challenge hitters at the major league level. Fitts' signature fastball has an average release speed of 95.9 mph, complemented by a slider with an average release speed of 87.8 mph. His fielding skills are solid, with no errors recorded across the innings he has played. Despite a challenging start to his professional career, Richard Fitts continues to be a promising talent in the MLB, showcasing potential for significant growth and development.