Nanny Fernandez
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1942-1950)
Nanny Fernandez was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1950 for the Boston Braves and the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 408 career games, he hit .248 with 336 hits, 16 home runs, and 145 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- Died
- 9/19/1996 in Harbor City, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1942-04-14
- Last Game
- 1950-07-09
Full name: Froilan Fernandez
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 408 | 1,356 | 139 | 336 | 59 | 5 | 16 | 145 | 20 | 109 | 142 | .248 | .306 | .334 | .640 | -1,742 |
Career AVG .248 vs. league average .259 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 8.3% below league average.
Career SLG .334 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 9.8% below league average.
Career OPS .640 vs. league average .704 across their career seasons — 9.1% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 145 | 577 | 63 | 147 | 29 | 3 | 6 | 55 | 15 | 38 | 61 | .255 | .253 (+1%) | .323 (-6%) | .349 (-1%) | .672 (-3%) | -395.4 |
| 1946 | BSN | NL | 115 | 372 | 37 | 95 | 15 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 1 | 30 | 44 | .255 | .256 (-1%) | .328 (-5%) | .358 (-10%) | .687 (-8%) | -443.2 |
| 1947 | BSN | NL | 83 | 209 | 16 | 43 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 21 | 2 | 22 | 20 | .206 | .262 (-22%) | .336 (-16%) | .376 (-33%) | .712 (-25%) | -802.1 |
| 1950 | PIT | NL | 65 | 198 | 23 | 51 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 27 | 2 | 19 | 17 | .258 | .265 (-3%) | .346 (-6%) | .401 (+1%) | .747 (-2%) | -101.0 |
| Career · 4 seasons | 408 | 1,356 | 139 | 336 | 59 | 5 | 16 | 145 | 20 | 109 | 142 | .248 | — | — | — | — | -1,742 | ||
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 (408 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 200 | 685 | 72 | 180 | 13 | 82 | .263 |
| Away | 208 | 671 | 67 | 156 | 3 | 65 | .232 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950-07-09 | PIT | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-07-08 | PIT | STL | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-07-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-07-04 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1950-07-03 | PIT | CIN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-07-02 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1950-07-01 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-30 | PIT | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-27 | PIT | CIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1950-06-24 | PIT | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3B | 237 | 0 | 261 | 463 | 59 | 32 |
| OF | 66 | 0 | 151 | 5 | 2 | 1 |
| SS | 80 | 0 | 114 | 181 | 22 | 30 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1942 | BSN | 3B | 98 | 0 | 123 | 206 | 31 | 16 |
| 1942 | BSN | OF | 44 | 0 | 117 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1946 | BSN | 3B | 81 | 0 | 83 | 150 | 15 | 10 |
| 1946 | BSN | OF | 14 | 0 | 25 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1946 | BSN | SS | 18 | 0 | 25 | 35 | 5 | 8 |
| 1947 | BSN | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| 1947 | BSN | OF | 8 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1947 | BSN | SS | 62 | 0 | 89 | 146 | 17 | 22 |
| 1950 | PIT | 3B | 52 | 0 | 48 | 101 | 12 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 237 |
| Shortstop | 80 |
| Left Field | 57 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 8 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Nanny Fernandez (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Nanny Fernandez: the record in brief
According to the bio, Nanny Fernandez debuted on April 14, 1942 and played a final game on July 9, 1950. The season rows list, in order, the Boston Braves (1942 to 1947) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1950). At 5'9" and 170 pounds, Fernandez is listed as a third baseman. Fernandez batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Fernandez was born on October 25, 1918, in Wilmington, CA, USA. The bio records the death on September 19, 1996, in Harbor City, CA, USA. Nanny Fernandez was the playing name; the full given name is Froilan.
In 408 games and 1,356 at bats, Fernandez batted .248 with 336 hits, adding 16 homers, 145 runs batted in, and 20 stolen bases. Fernandez's career OPS of .640 combines a .306 on-base mark with .334 slugging. The .248 career average is close to the .259 the league hit across the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .640 to a league .704, 9.1% below average. 1942 produced Fernandez's most hits, 147 of them for the Boston Braves. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .255 in 1946, did not top the league's .256.
Frequently Asked Questions about Nanny Fernandez
- What years did Nanny Fernandez play?
- Nanny Fernandez played in Major League Baseball from 1942 to 1950.
- Was Nanny Fernandez a pitcher?
- No. Nanny Fernandez was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Nanny Fernandez hit?
- Nanny Fernandez hit 16 career home runs with 336 hits.
- What teams did Nanny Fernandez play for?
- Nanny Fernandez played for 2 teams: the Boston Braves (1942, 1946–1947) and the Pittsburgh Pirates (1950).
- What were Nanny Fernandez's career stats?
- In 408 games, Nanny Fernandez had 336 hits, 16 home runs, 145 RBI, 139 runs, and 20 stolen bases, with a .248 batting average.
- What position did Nanny Fernandez play?
- Nanny Fernandez played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Nanny Fernandez and how much did he weigh?
- Nanny Fernandez was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Nanny Fernandez hit each season?
- Nanny Fernandez's home runs by season: 6 in 1942, 2 in 1946, 2 in 1947, and 6 in 1950. His most in one season was 6, in 1942 and 1950.
- What was Nanny Fernandez's career batting average?
- Nanny Fernandez batted .248 over his career, with 336 hits in 1,356 at bats.
- How many RBI did Nanny Fernandez have?
- Nanny Fernandez drove in 145 runs in his career.
- Is Nanny Fernandez in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Nanny Fernandez has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.