Fred Crolius
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1902)
Fred Crolius was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902 for the Boston Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 2 seasons. In 58 career games, he hit .244 with 58 hits, 1 home runs, and 20 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / —
- Died
- 8/25/1960 in Ormond Beach, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-04-19
- Last Game
- 1902-08-30
Full name: Frederick Joseph Crolius
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 238 | 26 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 26 | .244 | .300 | .298 | .598 | -367 |
Career AVG .244 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.
Career SLG .298 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.
Career OPS .598 vs. league average .676 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | BSN | NL | 49 | 200 | 22 | 48 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 6 | 9 | 20 | .240 | .271 (-12%) | .326 (-6%) | .359 (-21%) | .686 (-14%) | -367.3 |
| 1902 | PIT | NL | 9 | 38 | 4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | .263 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 58 | 238 | 26 | 58 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 9 | 26 | .244 | — | — | — | — | -367 | ||
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 (59 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 37 | 147 | 18 | 35 | 0 | 15 | .238 |
| Away | 22 | 90 | 8 | 23 | 1 | 5 | .256 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-08-30 | PIT | CHC | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-29 | PIT | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1902-08-28 | PIT | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-27 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-08-26 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-26 | PIT | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-25 | PIT | BRO | W | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-08-22 | PIT | BRO | W | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-08-22 | PIT | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-07-15 | BSN | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 55 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dartmouth College | Hanover | NH | 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899 |
| Tufts University | Medford | MA | 1894 |
Fred Crolius: the record in brief
The profile opens with Fred Crolius's first major league game on April 19, 1901; the last one listed came on August 30, 1902. By club, Crolius's seasons break down as the Boston Beaneaters (1901) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1902). Crolius is listed as an outfielder. Crolius was born on December 16, 1876, in Jersey City, NJ, USA. Crolius's death is recorded on August 25, 1960, in Ormond Beach, FL, USA. Fred Crolius was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Joseph.
Crolius finished with 58 hits from 238 at bats in 58 games, which works out to .244, along with 1 home run and 20 runs batted in. Crolius got on base at a .300 rate and slugged .298 (.598 OPS). The league as a whole hit .269 across Crolius's seasons, which puts the .244 career mark 9.5% below average. The hits column peaks at 48, in 1901. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .240 in 1901, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Crolius
- What years did Fred Crolius play?
- Fred Crolius played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1902.
- Was Fred Crolius a pitcher?
- No. Fred Crolius was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Fred Crolius hit?
- Fred Crolius hit 1 career home runs with 58 hits.
- What was Fred Crolius's career batting average?
- Fred Crolius batted .244 over his career, with 58 hits in 238 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Crolius have?
- Fred Crolius drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Crolius in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Crolius has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.