Ryan Freel, baseball player, 2001-2009

Ryan Freel

Born: 3/8/1976 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

Died: 12/22/2012 in Jacksonville, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 2001-04-04 | Final Game: 2009-08-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Ryan Paul Freel

Biography

Ryan Freel was a versatile position player in Major League Baseball, known for his speed and tenacity on the field. Born in 1976, Freel's professional career spanned from 2001 until his retirement in 2009. Over the course of 594 games, he recorded 532 hits, achieving a batting average of .268. His offensive contributions included 22 home runs and 122 RBIs, but perhaps most notably, he excelled in base running, swiping 143 bases throughout his career. Freel played during a dynamic era of baseball, characterized by a focus on power hitting and speed. His ability to steal bases made him a valuable asset to the teams he played for, including the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago Cubs. Known for his hustle and scrappy playing style, Freel became a fan favorite and left a lasting impact on the game, embodying the spirit of a player who leveraged his quickness and agility to contribute significantly to his teams' successes. His legacy is remembered among those who appreciate the grit and determination that defined the game during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
594 1983 306 532 100 17 22 122 143 222 350 0.268 0.354 0.369 0.723 -435.6

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 102 87 171 224 9 38
3B 113 96 77 202 18 20
OF 389 295 806 34 10 4

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 102
Third Base 113
Left Field 77
Center Field 221
Right Field 120

Salary History

Year Team League Salary
2009 BAL AL $4,000,000
2008 CIN NL $3,000,000
2007 CIN NL $2,325,000
2006 CIN NL $1,300,000
2005 CIN NL $405,000
2004 CIN NL $320,000
2001 TOR AL $200,000
Total Career Earnings $11,550,000

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Tallahassee Community College Tallahassee FL 1995