Johnny Frederick
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1929-1934)
Johnny Frederick was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1934 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 6 seasons. In 805 career games, he hit .308 with 954 hits, 85 home runs, and 377 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 7,138.
- 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 / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 165 lb
- Died
- 6/18/1977 in Tigard, OR, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1929-04-18
- Last Game
- 1934-09-25
Full name: John Henry Frederick
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 805 | 3,102 | 498 | 954 | 200 | 35 | 85 | 377 | 23 | 210 | 176 | .308 | .357 | .477 | .833 | 7,138 |
Career AVG .308 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .477 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.
Career OPS .833 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +12.2% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | BRO | NL | 148 | 628 | 127 | 206 | 52 | 6 | 24 | 75 | 6 | 39 | 34 | .328 | .289 (+13%) | .353 (+5%) | .415 (+31%) | .769 (+19%) | 2393.7 |
| 1930 | BRO | NL | 142 | 616 | 120 | 206 | 44 | 11 | 17 | 76 | 1 | 46 | 34 | .334 | .293 (+14%) | .354 (+8%) | .429 (+22%) | .784 (+16%) | 2018.6 |
| 1931 | BRO | NL | 146 | 611 | 81 | 165 | 34 | 8 | 17 | 71 | 2 | 31 | 46 | .270 | .276 (-2%) | .338 (-8%) | .388 (+12%) | .726 (+3%) | 135.9 |
| 1932 | BRO | NL | 118 | 384 | 54 | 115 | 28 | 2 | 16 | 56 | 1 | 25 | 35 | .299 | .275 (+9%) | .335 (+4%) | .391 (+30%) | .726 (+18%) | 1246.3 |
| 1933 | BRO | NL | 147 | 556 | 65 | 171 | 22 | 7 | 7 | 64 | 9 | 36 | 14 | .308 | .270 (+14%) | .329 (+8%) | .377 (+9%) | .707 (+8%) | 913.5 |
| 1934 | BRO | NL | 104 | 307 | 51 | 91 | 20 | 1 | 4 | 35 | 4 | 33 | 13 | .296 | .278 (+7%) | .340 (+9%) | .392 (+4%) | .733 (+6%) | 430.2 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 805 | 3,102 | 498 | 954 | 200 | 35 | 85 | 377 | 23 | 210 | 176 | .308 | — | — | — | — | 7,138 | ||
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 (805 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 401 | 1495 | 251 | 484 | 51 | 200 | .324 |
| Away | 404 | 1607 | 245 | 470 | 34 | 181 | .292 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1934-09-25 | BRO | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-23 | BRO | PHI | L | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-21 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-09-21 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-09-20 | BRO | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-18 | BRO | PIT | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-16 | BRO | CHC | W | 6 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1934-09-13 | BRO | CHC | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-12 | BRO | CIN | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1934-09-10 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 507 |
| Right Field | 198 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1929 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 20th | 2.0 | 80 | 0 |
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Johnny Frederick: the record in brief
The profile opens with Johnny Frederick's first major league game on April 18, 1929; the last one listed came on September 25, 1934. By club, Frederick's seasons break down as the Brooklyn Robins (1929 to 1931) and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1932 to 1934). Frederick played primarily as an outfielder and batted and threw left-handed. The bio adds a birth date on January 26, 1902, in Denver, CO, USA and a listed size of 5 feet, 11 inches and 165 pounds. Frederick died on June 18, 1977, in Tigard, OR, USA. The bio lists the given name John Henry.
Frederick collected 954 hits in 3,102 at bats across 805 games, good for a .308 batting average, plus 85 homers, 377 RBI, and 23 stolen bases. Frederick got on base at a .357 rate and slugged .477 (.833 OPS). Over the seasons Frederick played, league hitters batted .281; the .308 career figure is 9.5% above that. In OPS terms, Frederick's .833 stands 12.2% above the league's .743. The single-season home run high is 24, set in 1929.
Frequently Asked Questions about Johnny Frederick
- What years did Johnny Frederick play?
- Johnny Frederick played in Major League Baseball from 1929 to 1934.
- Was Johnny Frederick a pitcher?
- No. Johnny Frederick was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Johnny Frederick hit?
- Johnny Frederick hit 85 career home runs with 954 hits.
- What teams did Johnny Frederick play for?
- Johnny Frederick played for one team, the Brooklyn Dodgers (1929–1934).
- What were Johnny Frederick's career stats?
- In 805 games, Johnny Frederick had 954 hits, 85 home runs, 377 RBI, 498 runs, and 23 stolen bases, with a .308 batting average.
- What position did Johnny Frederick play?
- Johnny Frederick played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Johnny Frederick and how much did he weigh?
- Johnny Frederick was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Johnny Frederick hit each season?
- Johnny Frederick's home runs by season: 24 in 1929, 17 in 1930, 17 in 1931, 16 in 1932, 7 in 1933, and 4 in 1934. His most in one season was 24, in 1929.
- What was Johnny Frederick's career batting average?
- Johnny Frederick batted .308 over his career, with 954 hits in 3,102 at bats.
- How many RBI did Johnny Frederick have?
- Johnny Frederick drove in 377 runs in his career.
- Is Johnny Frederick in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Johnny Frederick has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.