Fritz Buelow
Born: 2/13/1876 in Berlin, Berlin, Germany
Died: 12/27/1933 in Detroit, MI, USA
MLB Debut: 1899-09-28 | Final Game: 1907-07-13
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Frederick William Alexander Buelow
Biography
Fritz Buelow was a professional baseball player born in 1876, who played primarily as a position player from 1899 until his retirement in 1907. Over the course of his career, he appeared in 431 games and accumulated a total of 256 hits, which included 6 home runs and 112 RBIs. Buelow finished his career with a batting average of .192 and successfully stole 20 bases, showcasing a blend of speed and versatility on the field.
Competing during the early years of Major League Baseball, Buelow's career coincided with a transformative era in the sport, marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented approach. While his offensive statistics may not reflect the prolific hitting seen in later decades, Buelow contributed to his teams in various capacities and exemplified the spirit of the game during a time when baseball was still solidifying its place as America’s pastime. His legacy is a reminder of the foundational players who paved the way for future generations of athletes.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 431 | 1334 | 125 | 256 | 25 | 18 | 6 | 112 | 20 | 69 | 183 | 0.192 | 0.238 | 0.251 | 0.489 | -5583.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | STL | NL | 7 | 15 | 4 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0.467 | 0.0 |
| 1900 | STL | NL | 6 | 17 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0.235 | 0.0 |
| 1901 | DET | AL | 70 | 231 | 28 | 52 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 29 | 2 | 11 | 19 | 0.225 | -636.9 |
| 1902 | DET | AL | 66 | 224 | 23 | 50 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 29 | 3 | 9 | 12 | 0.223 | -711.1 |
| 1903 | DET | AL | 63 | 192 | 24 | 41 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 28 | 0.214 | -579.8 |
| 1904 | CLE | AL | 42 | 119 | 11 | 21 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 23 | 0.176 | -396.2 |
| 1904 | DET | AL | 42 | 136 | 6 | 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 0.110 | -396.2 |
| 1905 | CLE | AL | 75 | 239 | 11 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 7 | 6 | 47 | 0.172 | -1409.8 |
| 1906 | CLE | AL | 34 | 86 | 7 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 0.163 | -355.8 |
| 1907 | SLA | AL | 26 | 75 | 9 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 0.147 | -402.9 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 8 | 4 | 76 | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| C | 402 | 187 | 1495 | 474 | 83 | 33 |
| OF | 11 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | SLN | C | 4 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899 | SLN | OF | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1900 | SLN | C | 4 | 0 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 |
| 1900 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901 | DET | C | 69 | 0 | 213 | 84 | 10 | 4 |
| 1902 | DET | C | 63 | 0 | 174 | 81 | 20 | 5 |
| 1902 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1903 | DET | C | 60 | 0 | 254 | 66 | 13 | 6 |
| 1903 | DET | 1B | 2 | 0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1904 | CLE | C | 42 | 39 | 199 | 36 | 5 | 4 |
| 1904 | DET | C | 42 | 39 | 179 | 52 | 6 | 1 |
| 1905 | CLE | C | 60 | 57 | 263 | 73 | 14 | 4 |
| 1905 | CLE | 1B | 3 | 3 | 26 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905 | CLE | 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | CLE | OF | 8 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906 | CLE | C | 33 | 30 | 112 | 39 | 10 | 5 |
| 1906 | CLE | 1B | 1 | 1 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLA | C | 25 | 22 | 77 | 36 | 2 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 401 |
| First Base | 8 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Left Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 8 |