Fred Carisch
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1903-1923)
Fred Carisch was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1923 for the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Cleveland Guardians, and the Detroit Tigers, a span of 21 seasons. In 226 career games, he hit .227 with 149 hits, 1 home runs, and 57 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 174 lb
- Died
- 4/19/1977 in San Gabriel, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1903-08-31
- Last Game
- 1923-07-04
Full name: Frederick Behlmer Carisch
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 226 | 655 | 43 | 149 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 57 | 16 | 46 | 63 | .227 | .280 | .285 | .566 | -1,369 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 12.4% below league average.
Career OBP .280 vs. league average .321 across their career seasons — 12.8% below league average.
Career SLG .285 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 17.1% below league average.
Career OPS .566 vs. league average .666 across their career seasons — 15.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PIT | NL | 5 | 18 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1904 | PIT | NL | 37 | 125 | 9 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 8 | .248 | .246 (+1%) | .300 (-1%) | .321 (-10%) | .622 (-6%) | -88.2 |
| 1905 | PIT | NL | 32 | 107 | 7 | 22 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 6 | .206 | .248 (-17%) | .307 (-26%) | .322 (-19%) | .629 (-22%) | -367.1 |
| 1906 | PIT | NL | 4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | .083 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | CLE | AL | 24 | 69 | 4 | 19 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 7 | .275 | .268 (+2%) | .335 (-15%) | .358 (-3%) | .694 (-9%) | -118.4 |
| 1913 | CLE | AL | 82 | 222 | 11 | 48 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 26 | 6 | 21 | 19 | .216 | .259 (-17%) | .325 (-12%) | .345 (-27%) | .670 (-20%) | -621.9 |
| 1914 | CLE | AL | 40 | 102 | 8 | 22 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 12 | 18 | .216 | .255 (-15%) | .322 (-7%) | .339 (-16%) | .661 (-12%) | -173.8 |
| 1923 | DET | AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 226 | 655 | 43 | 149 | 17 | 9 | 1 | 57 | 16 | 46 | 63 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -1,369 | ||
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 (225 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 110 | 320 | 25 | 76 | 1 | 26 | .237 |
| Away | 115 | 333 | 18 | 72 | 0 | 28 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-07-04 | DET | CLE | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1923-04-21 | DET | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-06 | CLE | CHW | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-23 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-07-22 | CLE | PHA | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-21 | CLE | PHA | L | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-07-20 | CLE | MIN | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-07-15 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1914-07-13 | CLE | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-07-04 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 14 | 13 | 148 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| C | 202 | 52 | 940 | 284 | 41 | 27 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | PIT | C | 4 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 1904 | PIT | 1B | 14 | 13 | 148 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| 1904 | PIT | C | 22 | 21 | 89 | 32 | 2 | 4 |
| 1905 | PIT | C | 30 | 29 | 137 | 42 | 5 | 3 |
| 1906 | PIT | C | 4 | 2 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1912 | CLE | C | 23 | 0 | 100 | 40 | 7 | 5 |
| 1913 | CLE | C | 79 | 0 | 391 | 114 | 15 | 10 |
| 1914 | CLE | C | 38 | 0 | 183 | 44 | 9 | 5 |
| 1923 | DET | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 200 |
| First Base | 14 |
Fred Carisch: the record in brief
Fred Carisch's major league career runs from a debut on August 31, 1903 to a final game on July 4, 1923. By club, Carisch's seasons break down as the Pittsburgh Pirates (1903 to 1906), the Cleveland Naps (1912 to 1914), and the Detroit Tigers (1923). Born on November 14, 1881, in Fountain City, WI, USA, Carisch is listed as a catcher and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-10 and 174 pounds. Carisch died on April 19, 1977, in San Gabriel, CA, USA. Fred Carisch was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Behlmer.
Carisch collected 149 hits in 655 at bats across 226 games, good for a .227 batting average, plus 1 home run and 57 runs batted in. The on-base percentage is .280 and the slugging percentage .285, for an OPS of .566. Set against a .260 league average for the same years, Carisch's .227 average sits 12.4% below it. By OPS the gap is 15.0% below league average (.566 against .666). The highest hit total in a season was 48, in 1913. The RBI column peaks at 26 in 1913.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Carisch
- What years did Fred Carisch play?
- Fred Carisch played in Major League Baseball from 1903 to 1923.
- Was Fred Carisch a pitcher?
- No. Fred Carisch was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Fred Carisch hit?
- Fred Carisch hit 1 career home run with 149 hits.
- What teams did Fred Carisch play for?
- Fred Carisch played for 3 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1903–1906), the Cleveland Naps (1912–1914), and the Detroit Tigers (1923).
- What were Fred Carisch's career stats?
- In 226 games, Fred Carisch had 149 hits, 1 home runs, 57 RBI, 43 runs, and 16 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Fred Carisch play?
- Fred Carisch played primarily as a catcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Carisch and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Carisch was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 174 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fred Carisch hit each season?
- Fred Carisch's home runs by season: 1 in 1903, 0 in 1904, 0 in 1905, 0 in 1906, 0 in 1912, 0 in 1913, and 0 in 1914. His most in one season was 1, in 1903.
- What was Fred Carisch's career batting average?
- Fred Carisch batted .227 over his career, with 149 hits in 655 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Carisch have?
- Fred Carisch drove in 57 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Carisch in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Carisch has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.