Freddie Bynum, baseball player, 2005-2008

Freddie Bynum

Born: 3/15/1980 in Wilson, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 2005-08-30 | Final Game: 2008-07-17

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Freddie Lee Bynum

Biography

Freddie Bynum, born in 1980, was a versatile position player who played in Major League Baseball from 2005 to 2008. He made his debut on August 30, 2005, and showcased his skills across a total of 188 games during his career. Bynum was known for his speed on the bases, accumulating 18 stolen bases, and demonstrated a knack for getting on base with a career batting average of .234. Over his time in the league, he recorded 82 hits, including 6 home runs and 32 RBIs, contributing to his teams' offensive efforts. Bynum's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball marked by the emergence of more athletic and versatile players. As teams increasingly valued speed and defensive flexibility, Bynum's ability to play multiple positions allowed him to carve out a niche for himself. While his statistical achievements might not place him among the game's all-time greats, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the evolving dynamics of baseball in the mid-2000s. After concluding his major league career on July 17, 2008, Bynum remained a part of baseball history, representing the spirit of adaptability that has defined the sport's evolution.

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 0.234 0.275 0.379 0.654 -960.1

Season-by-Season Batting

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

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 23
Shortstop 52
Left Field 37
Center Field 9
Right Field 8
Designated Hitter 8

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2008 BAL AL $390,000
2007 BAL AL $380,000
2006 CHN NL $327,500
Total Career Earnings $1,097,500

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Pitt Community College Winterville NC 1999, 2000