Fritz Brickell
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1958-1961)
Fritz Brickell was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1961 for the New York Yankees and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, a span of 4 seasons. In 41 career games, he hit .182 with 16 hits, 1 home runs, and 7 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
- Position
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'5" / 157 lb
- Died
- 10/15/1965 in Wichita, KS, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1958-04-30
- Last Game
- 1961-05-15
Full name: Fritz Darrell Brickell
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | 88 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 19 | .182 | .242 | .227 | .469 | -406 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 29.4% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 25.7% below league average.
Career SLG .227 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 42.5% below league average.
Career OPS .469 vs. league average .721 across their career seasons — 34.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | NYA | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1959 | NYA | AL | 18 | 39 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .256 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1961 | LAA | AL | 21 | 49 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 9 | .122 | — | — | — | — | -405.8 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 41 | 88 | 7 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 19 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -406 | ||
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
View full game log (41 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 19 | 34 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 2 | .147 |
| Away | 22 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 5 | .204 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961-05-15 | LAA | KC1 | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-14 | LAA | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-13 | LAA | MIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-10 | LAA | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1961-05-08 | LAA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1961-05-07 | LAA | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-05-06 | LAA | NYY | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1961-05-05 | LAA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1961-05-04 | LAA | BAL | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1961-05-03 | LAA | BAL | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 32 |
Fritz Brickell: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fritz Brickell debuted on April 30, 1958 and played a final game on May 15, 1961. Brickell played for the New York Yankees (1958 to 1959) and the Los Angeles Angels (1961). Brickell played primarily as a shortstop and threw and hit right-handed. Born on March 19, 1935, in Wichita, KS, USA, Brickell was listed at 5'5" and 157 pounds. Brickell's death is recorded on October 15, 1965, in Wichita, KS, USA. Fritz Brickell was the playing name; the full given name is Fritz Darrell.
In 41 games and 88 at bats, Brickell batted .182 with 16 hits, plus 1 home run and 7 runs batted in. Brickell got on base at a .242 rate and slugged .227 (.469 OPS). Set against a .258 league average for the same years, Brickell's .182 average sits 29.4% below it. The OPS comparison is .469 to a league .721, 34.9% below average. 1959 produced Brickell's most hits, 10 of them for the New York Yankees. The best average in the busiest seasons was .256, in 1959.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fritz Brickell
- What years did Fritz Brickell play?
- Fritz Brickell played in Major League Baseball from 1958 to 1961.
- Was Fritz Brickell a pitcher?
- No. Fritz Brickell was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Fritz Brickell hit?
- Fritz Brickell hit 1 career home runs with 16 hits.
- What was Fritz Brickell's career batting average?
- Fritz Brickell batted .182 over his career, with 16 hits in 88 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fritz Brickell have?
- Fritz Brickell drove in 7 runs in his career.
- Is Fritz Brickell in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fritz Brickell has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.