Roger Freed, baseball player, 1970-1979

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

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

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