Freddie Bynum
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (2005-2008)
Freddie Bynum was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008 for the Athletics, the Chicago Cubs, and the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 4 seasons. In 188 career games, he hit .234 with 82 hits, 6 home runs, and 32 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'1" / 185 lb
- MLB Debut
- 2005-08-30
- Last Game
- 2008-07-17
Full name: Freddie Lee Bynum
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | 351 | 54 | 82 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 108 | .234 | .275 | .379 | .654 | -887 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 12.3% below league average.
Career OBP .275 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 17.7% below league average.
Career SLG .379 vs. league average .422 across their career seasons — 10.3% below league average.
Career OPS .654 vs. league average .756 across their career seasons — 13.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | OAK | AL | 7 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | .286 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | 71 | 136 | 20 | 35 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 8 | 9 | 44 | .257 | .269 (-4%) | .336 (-8%) | .431 (+6%) | .768 (-1%) | -53.6 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | 70 | 96 | 21 | 25 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 30 | .260 | .268 (-3%) | .335 (-14%) | .422 (+6%) | .758 (-3%) | -79.8 |
| 2008 | BAL | AL | 40 | 112 | 13 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 31 | .179 | .263 (-32%) | .333 (-34%) | .416 (-46%) | .749 (-41%) | -753.5 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 188 | 351 | 54 | 82 | 17 | 8 | 6 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 108 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -887 | ||
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 (188 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 81 | 130 | 16 | 27 | 3 | 14 | .208 |
| Away | 107 | 221 | 38 | 55 | 3 | 18 | .249 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008-07-17 | BAL | DET | L | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-13 | BAL | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-07-12 | BAL | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008-07-08 | BAL | TOR | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-06 | BAL | TEX | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-07-04 | BAL | TEX | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-21 | BAL | MIL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2008-06-20 | BAL | MIL | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 2008-06-18 | BAL | HOU | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008-06-17 | BAL | HOU | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 23 | 16 | 36 | 39 | 5 | 7 |
| OF | 51 | 23 | 68 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| SS | 52 | 39 | 69 | 97 | 6 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | OAK | 2B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2005 | OAK | OF | 2 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2006 | CHN | 2B | 15 | 14 | 34 | 32 | 5 | 7 |
| 2006 | CHN | OF | 22 | 8 | 27 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | 2B | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | OF | 27 | 14 | 36 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2007 | BAL | SS | 15 | 7 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | BAL | 2B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2008 | BAL | SS | 37 | 32 | 56 | 81 | 5 | 28 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 52 |
| Left Field | 37 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 8 |
| Designated Hitter | 8 |
Salary History
Freddie Bynum's recorded salaries total $1,097,500 over 3 seasons, 2006 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bynum's career ran from 2005 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2005.
| Year | Team | League | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | BAL | AL | $390,000 |
| 2007 | BAL | AL | $380,000 |
| 2006 | CHN | NL | $327,500 |
| Total recorded salary (partial) | $1,097,500 | ||
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitt Community College | Winterville | NC | 1999, 2000 |
Freddie Bynum: the record in brief
Between the debut on August 30, 2005 and the final game on July 17, 2008, Freddie Bynum built the record summarized on this page. The season rows list, in order, the Oakland Athletics (2005), the Chicago Cubs (2006), and the Baltimore Orioles (2007 through 2008). At 6-foot-1 and 185 pounds, Bynum is listed as a shortstop. Bynum batted left-handed and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Bynum was born on March 15, 1980, in Wilson, NC, USA. The given name on file is Freddie Lee Bynum.
Bynum finished with 82 hits from 351 at bats in 188 games, which works out to .234, adding 6 homers and 32 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .275 and the slugging percentage .379, for an OPS of .654. Over the seasons Bynum played, league hitters batted .266; the .234 career figure is 12.3% below that. The OPS comparison is .654 to a league .756, 13.6% below average. The hits column peaks at 35, in 2006. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .260 in 2007, did not top the league's .268.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freddie Bynum
- What years did Freddie Bynum play?
- Freddie Bynum played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008.
- Was Freddie Bynum a pitcher?
- No. Freddie Bynum was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Freddie Bynum hit?
- Freddie Bynum hit 6 career home runs with 82 hits.
- What teams did Freddie Bynum play for?
- Freddie Bynum played for 3 teams: the Oakland Athletics (2005), the Chicago Cubs (2006), and the Baltimore Orioles (2007–2008).
- What were Freddie Bynum's career stats?
- In 188 games, Freddie Bynum had 82 hits, 6 home runs, 32 RBI, 54 runs, and 18 stolen bases, with a .234 batting average.
- How much did Freddie Bynum earn in his career?
- Freddie Bynum's recorded salaries total $1,097,500 over 3 seasons, 2006 to 2008. This total is partial: the salary data covers 1985 to 2016, and Bynum's career ran from 2005 to 2008. No salary is recorded for 2005.
- What was Freddie Bynum's salary?
- Freddie Bynum's last recorded salary was $390,000, in 2008. His highest recorded salary was $390,000, in 2008, and his lowest was $327,500, in 2006. The Salary History table lists each season from 2006 to 2008.
- What position did Freddie Bynum play?
- Freddie Bynum played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Freddie Bynum and how much did he weigh?
- Freddie Bynum was listed at 6 feet 1 inch and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Freddie Bynum hit each season?
- Freddie Bynum's home runs by season: 0 in 2005, 4 in 2006, 2 in 2007, and 0 in 2008. His most in one season was 4, in 2006.
- What was Freddie Bynum's career batting average?
- Freddie Bynum batted .234 over his career, with 82 hits in 351 at bats.
- How many RBI did Freddie Bynum have?
- Freddie Bynum drove in 32 runs in his career.
- Is Freddie Bynum in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Freddie Bynum has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.