Fred Baczewski
Born: 5/15/1926 in St. Paul, MN, USA
Died: 11/14/1976 in Culver City, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1953-04-26 | Final Game: 1955-04-16
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Frederic John Baczewski
Biography
Fred Baczewski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1955. Born in 1926, he made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the influx of new talent and changes in playing styles following World War II. Over the course of his brief career, Baczewski compiled a record of 17 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level.
Baczewski finished his career with a 4.45 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 104 strikeouts, reflecting his capability as a strikeout pitcher during his time on the mound. He also notched one save, demonstrating his versatility and his role in closing out games when needed. While his career was relatively short, Baczewski contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. His achievements remain a testament to the perseverance and talent required to excel in Major League Baseball.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 10 | 63 | 40 | 14 | 2 | 1 | 279.3 | 306 | 138 | 38 | 111 | 104 | 4.45 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.0 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 6.30 | - |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 11 | 4 | 24 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 138.3 | 125 | 53 | 52 | 58 | 3.45 | 48.5 |
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 6 | 6 | 29 | 22 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 130.0 | 159 | 76 | 53 | 43 | 5.26 | -4295.1 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 18.00 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 63 | 89 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 34 | 0.135 | 0.154 | 0.169 | 0.322 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHC | NL | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.500 | 0.0 |
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 24 | 45 | 4 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 14 | 0.178 | 0.0 |
| 1954 | CIN | NL | 29 | 42 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.071 | 0.0 |
| 1955 | CIN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 63 | 22 | 17 | 29 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CHN | P | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1953 | CIN | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 1 |
| 1954 | CIN | P | 29 | 22 | 12 | 16 | 1 | 1 |
| 1955 | CIN | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 63 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | Rookie of the Year | NL | 6th | 1.0 | 24 | 1 |