Education
Southern University.
Southern University.
Listed at 6 feet 1 inch (185 m), 180 pounds (82 kg), 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 out of Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
He debuted professionally for their Double-A Columbus Astros club late in the year.
In between, he played winter baseball with the Cardenales de Lara and Navegantes de Magallanes clubs of the Venezuelan League. Following his playing retirement, Pittman coached in the minors and also served as an scout for the Astros organization.
On June 12, 2014, Pittman was working a construction job in Freeport, Texas, when he suddenly collapsed. Immediate attempts to revive him were unsuccessful.