Fred Crane
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1873-1875)
Fred Crane was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1873 to 1875 for the Elizabeth Resolutes and the Brooklyn Atlantics, a span of 3 seasons. In 22 career games, he hit .212 with 18 hits and 5 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
- First Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 135 lb
- Died
- 4/27/1925 in Brooklyn, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1873-05-26
- Last Game
- 1875-06-23
Full name: Frederick William Hotchkiss Crane
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 | 85 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .212 | .212 | .224 | .435 | -236 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.
Career OBP .212 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.
Career SLG .224 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.
Career OPS .435 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1873 | ELI | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .250 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1875 | BR2 | 21 | 81 | 7 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .210 | .253 (-17%) | .260 (-20%) | .309 (-28%) | .570 (-24%) | -236.3 | |
| Career · 2 seasons | 22 | 85 | 7 | 18 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -236 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 20 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Fred Crane: the record in brief
Fred Crane's major league career runs from a debut on May 26, 1873 to a final game on June 23, 1875. The team column moves through the Elizabeth Resolutes (1873) and the Brooklyn Atlantics (1875). Born on November 4, 1840, in Saybrook, CT, USA, Crane is listed as a first baseman. Size on record: 5'9" and 135 pounds. The bio records the death on April 27, 1925, in Brooklyn, NY, USA. Fred Crane was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick William Hotchkiss.
In 22 games and 85 at bats, Crane batted .212 with 18 hits, along with 5 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .212 clip and slugging .224, Crane finished with a .435 OPS. Measured against the leagues Crane played in, the .212 career average compares with a .268 league average over the same seasons, 21.0% below the league. No season topped the 17 hits of 1875. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .210 in 1875, did not top the league's .253.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Crane
- What years did Fred Crane play?
- Fred Crane played in Major League Baseball from 1873 to 1875.
- Was Fred Crane a pitcher?
- No. Fred Crane was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Crane hit?
- Fred Crane hit 0 career home runs with 18 hits.
- What was Fred Crane's career batting average?
- Fred Crane batted .212 over his career, with 18 hits in 85 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Crane have?
- Fred Crane drove in 5 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Crane in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Crane has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.