Roger Freed
Born: 6/2/1946 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
Died: 1/9/1996 in Chino, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1970-09-18 | Final Game: 1979-09-28
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Roger Vernon Freed
Biography
Roger Freed was a professional baseball player born in 1946, who carved out a career in Major League Baseball from 1970 to 1979. Primarily known as a position player, Freed appeared in a total of 344 games over his career. He showcased a solid batting average of .245 and contributed 176 hits, which included 22 home runs and 109 RBIs. While his power numbers were respectable for the era, he also demonstrated speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 1 stolen base.
Freed's playing career unfolded during a transformative time in baseball, marked by the emergence of more power-hitting players and evolving strategies. Although he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for remained significant. His ability to deliver key hits in clutch situations made him a valuable asset, especially as teams began to place greater emphasis on offensive production during the late 1970s. After his retirement, Freed's legacy continued to be celebrated by those who appreciated the dynamics of the game during his era.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 344 | 717 | 49 | 176 | 27 | 2 | 22 | 109 | 1 | 95 | 166 | 0.245 | 0.334 | 0.381 | 0.715 | 510.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | BAL | AL | 4 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0.154 | 0.0 |
| 1971 | PHI | NL | 118 | 348 | 23 | 77 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 37 | 0 | 44 | 86 | 0.221 | -451.1 |
| 1972 | PHI | NL | 73 | 129 | 10 | 29 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 23 | 39 | 0.225 | 310.1 |
| 1974 | CIN | NL | 6 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
| 1976 | WSN | NL | 8 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
| 1977 | STL | NL | 49 | 83 | 10 | 33 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 0 | 11 | 9 | 0.398 | 746.6 |
| 1978 | STL | NL | 52 | 92 | 3 | 22 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 20 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 0.239 | -95.0 |
| 1979 | STL | NL | 34 | 31 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 0.258 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 41 | 33 | 266 | 20 | 2 | 33 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 166 | 137 | 261 | 8 | 5 | 3 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | BAL | 1B | 3 | 3 | 21 | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 1970 | BAL | OF | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1971 | PHI | OF | 106 | 97 | 184 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 1972 | PHI | OF | 46 | 27 | 64 | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| 1974 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1976 | MON | 1B | 3 | 3 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1976 | MON | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1977 | SLN | 1B | 18 | 12 | 102 | 7 | 0 | 13 |
| 1977 | SLN | OF | 6 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 | SLN | 1B | 15 | 14 | 110 | 10 | 1 | 13 |
| 1978 | SLN | OF | 6 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1979 | SLN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| First Base | 42 |
| Left Field | 10 |
| Right Field | 156 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mount San Antonio College | Walnut | CA | 1965, 1966 |