Fred Abbott

Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1905)

Fred Abbott was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1905 for the Cleveland Guardians and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 3 seasons. In 160 career games, he hit .209 with 107 hits, 1 home runs, and 49 RBI.

AVG (Batting Average):
Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
HR (Home Runs):
Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
RBI (Runs Batted In):
Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.

Data updated

AVG .209
HR 1
RBI 49
H 107
OPS .527
PIV -1,414
Position
Catcher
Bats / Throws
R / R
Height / Weight
5'10" / 180 lb
Born
10/22/1874 in Versailles, OH, USA
Died
6/11/1935 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut
1903-04-25
Last Game
1905-09-20

Full name: Harry Frederick Abbott

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Career Batting Statistics

Fred Abbott — Career Batting Statistics
G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
160 513 48 107 21 6 1 49 14 19 75 .209 .248 .279 .527 -1,414

Career AVG .209 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career OBP .248 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 19.4% below league average.

Career SLG .279 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 15.4% below league average.

Career OPS .527 vs. league average .638 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Career Arc

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Fred Abbott — Season-by-Season Batting
Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1903 CLE AL 77 255 25 60 11 3 1 25 8 7 25 .235 .261 (-10%) .316 (-15%) .345 (-9%) .662 (-12%) -487.3
1904 CLE AL 41 130 14 22 4 2 0 12 2 6 27 .169 .246 (-31%) .300 (-32%) .321 (-28%) .622 (-30%) -563.3
1905 PHI NL 42 128 9 25 6 1 0 12 4 6 23 .195 .248 (-21%) .307 (-19%) .322 (-20%) .629 (-20%) -363.6
Career · 3 seasons 160 513 48 107 21 6 1 49 14 19 75 .209 — — — — -1,414

Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.

Game Log & Splits

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Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).

Batting — Home / Away

Fred Abbott — Batting — Home / Away
SplitGABRHHRRBIAVG
Home782412853123.220
Away832762054024.196

Last 10 Games — Batting

Fred Abbott — Last 10 Games — Batting
DateTmOppResABRH2B3BHRRBIBBSO
1905-09-20 PHINY1W 512000301
1905-09-19 PHINY1L 200000000
1905-08-26 PHICHCL 301100000
1905-08-15 PHIPITW 210000000
1905-08-14 PHIPITL 300000001
1905-08-12 PHIPITL 301000011
1905-08-11 PHIPITL 201000010
1905-08-10 PHICINL 400000001
1905-08-09 PHICINL 401100200
1905-08-08 PHICINL 401000000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Fred Abbott — Career Fielding Totals by Position
Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 11 142 10 3 10
C 138 64 626 175 37 16

Season-by-Season Fielding

Fred Abbott — Season-by-Season Fielding
Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1903 CLE 1B 3 0 20 4 0 1
1903 CLE C 71 0 337 97 19 9
1904 CLE 1B 7 7 72 4 1 3
1904 CLE C 33 32 144 37 9 2
1905 PHI 1B 5 4 50 2 2 6
1905 PHI C 34 32 145 41 9 5

Career Games by Position

Position Diamond

Circle size = games played at each position.

Fred Abbott — Career Games by Position
Position Games
Catcher 140
First Base 15

Fred Abbott: the record in brief

According to the bio, Fred Abbott debuted on April 25, 1903 and played a final game on September 20, 1905. Abbott played for the Cleveland Naps (1903 through 1904) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1905). Abbott is listed as a catcher at 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. The bio says Abbott batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 22, 1874, in Versailles, OH, USA. Abbott's death is recorded on June 11, 1935, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Fred Abbott was the playing name; the full given name is Harry Frederick.

In 160 games and 513 at bats, Abbott batted .209 with 107 hits; the totals also include 1 home run and 49 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .248 and .279 give Abbott a career OPS of .527. Set against a .252 league average for the same years, Abbott's .209 average sits 17.2% below it. In OPS terms, Abbott's .527 stands 17.4% below the league's .638. The hits column peaks at 60, in 1903. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .235 in 1903, did not top the league's .261.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Abbott

What years did Fred Abbott play?
Fred Abbott played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1905.
Was Fred Abbott a pitcher?
No. Fred Abbott was a position player (Catcher).
How many home runs did Fred Abbott hit?
Fred Abbott hit 1 career home run with 107 hits.
What teams did Fred Abbott play for?
Fred Abbott played for 2 teams: the Cleveland Naps (1903–1904) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1905).
What were Fred Abbott's career stats?
In 160 games, Fred Abbott had 107 hits, 1 home runs, 49 RBI, 48 runs, and 14 stolen bases, with a .209 batting average.
What position did Fred Abbott play?
Fred Abbott played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
How tall was Fred Abbott and how much did he weigh?
Fred Abbott was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 180 pounds.
How many home runs did Fred Abbott hit each season?
Fred Abbott's home runs by season: 1 in 1903, 0 in 1904, and 0 in 1905. His most in one season was 1, in 1903.
What was Fred Abbott's career batting average?
Fred Abbott batted .209 over his career, with 107 hits in 513 at bats.
How many RBI did Fred Abbott have?
Fred Abbott drove in 49 runs in his career.
Is Fred Abbott in the Hall of Fame?
No. Fred Abbott has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.