LaVel Freeman
Designated Hitter · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1989)
LaVel Freeman was a designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball in 1989 for the Milwaukee Brewers. In 2 career games, he hit .000.
- 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
- Designated Hitter
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 170 lb
- MLB Debut
- 1989-04-07
- Last Game
- 1989-04-08
Full name: LaVel Maurice Freeman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0 |
Career AVG .000 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OBP .000 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career SLG .000 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.
Career OPS .000 vs. league average .695 across their career seasons — 100.0% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | ML4 | AL | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 2 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989-04-08 | MIL | DET | W | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1989-04-07 | MIL | DET | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Designated Hitter | 2 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sacramento City College | Sacramento | CA | 1983 |
LaVel Freeman: the record in brief
According to the bio, LaVel Freeman debuted on April 7, 1989 and played a final game on April 8, 1989. Freeman's only club in the season tables is the Milwaukee Brewers. Freeman played primarily as a designated hitter and both batted and threw left-handed. Born on February 18, 1963, in Oakland, CA, USA, Freeman was listed at 5'9" and 170 pounds. Freeman's full given name, per the bio, is LaVel Maurice Freeman.
Across 2 games at the plate, Freeman's career line reads 0 hits in 3 at bats for a .000 average. Measured against the leagues Freeman played in, the .000 career average compares with a .254 league average over the same seasons, 100.0% below the league. By OPS the gap is 100.0% below league average (.000 against .695). Freeman's lone season row is 1989 with the Milwaukee Brewers: 2 games, 0 hits in 3 at bats.
The position breakdown shows 2 games, all at designated hitter.
Before the majors, Freeman played college baseball at Sacramento City College (1983).
Frequently Asked Questions about LaVel Freeman
- Was LaVel Freeman a pitcher?
- No. LaVel Freeman was a position player (Designated Hitter).
- How many home runs did LaVel Freeman hit?
- LaVel Freeman hit 0 career home runs.
- What was LaVel Freeman's career batting average?
- LaVel Freeman batted .000 over his career, with 0 hits in 3 at bats.
- Is LaVel Freeman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. LaVel Freeman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did LaVel Freeman play for?
- LaVel Freeman played for the Milwaukee Brewers.