Hersh Freeman, baseball player, 1952-1958

Hersh Freeman

Born: 7/1/1928 in Gadsden, AL, USA

Died: 1/17/2004 in Orlando, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-09-10 | Final Game: 1958-06-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Hershell Baskin Freeman

Biography

Hersh Freeman was a talented pitcher whose career spanned from 1952 to 1958. Born in 1928, Freeman made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was transitioning into a more dynamic era. He finished his playing career with a record of 30-16 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.74, showcasing his ability to compete effectively on the mound. Over the course of his career, he recorded 158 strikeouts and was credited with 37 saves, illustrating his dual role as both a starter and a reliable reliever. Freeman's contributions to the game extended beyond his statistics; he embodied the competitive spirit of the 1950s, a decade marked by the rise of power hitting and the increasing importance of specialized roles in pitching. His ability to adapt to the evolving landscape of baseball allowed him to leave a lasting impression within the league. Although his career was relatively brief, Freeman's performance during these formative years contributed to the foundation of modern baseball strategies that would develop in the decades to follow.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
30 16 204 3 1 0 37 359.0 387 149 25 109 158 3.74 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
205 63 4 9 3 0 1 5 0 5 12 0.143 0.206 0.238 0.444 0.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
P 204 0 19 63 0 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 204
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Alabama Tuscaloosa AL 1947

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1956 Most Valuable Player NL 13th 25.0 336 0