Fred Carisch

Fred Carisch, born in 1881, was a professional baseball player who played primarily as a position player from 1903 to 1923. Throughout his career, he appeared in 226 games, where he recorded 149 hits, including one home run, and drove in 57 RBIs. Carisch finished his career with a batting average of .227 and successfully stole 16 bases, showcasing a mix of speed and contact hitting that was characteristic of the early 20th century. Carisch's playing era coincided with the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches of the following decades. While he may not have been a superstar, his contributions to the teams he played for, including the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago White Sox, were significant in the development of the game during a time of evolving strategies and player skills. His career reflects the challenges and dynamics of baseball in a period that laid the groundwork for modern professional play.