Tony Freitas
Born: 5/5/1908 in Mill Valley, CA, USA
Died: 3/14/1994 in Orangevale, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1932-05-31 | Final Game: 1936-05-31
Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 161 lbs
Full name: Antonio Freitas
Biography
Tony Freitas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1908, whose career spanned from 1932 until his retirement on May 31, 1936. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound, Freitas played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented approach. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 25 wins and 33 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 135 strikeouts, alongside four saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher who could come through in critical game situations.
Freitas's career unfolded during a time when baseball was beginning to see greater integration and an influx of diverse talent. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the dedication and hard work characteristic of many players in that era. His performance on the mound, marked by a solid strikeout ability and a reliable presence in late-game situations, cemented his place in the annals of baseball history, allowing fans to appreciate the nuances of pitching in a changing game landscape.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 | 33 | 107 | 63 | 22 | 1 | 4 | 518.0 | 614 | 258 | 31 | 137 | 135 | 4.48 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 12 | 5 | 23 | 18 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 150.3 | 150 | 64 | 48 | 31 | 3.83 | -1617.6 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 2 | 4 | 19 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 64.3 | 90 | 52 | 24 | 15 | 7.27 | -2208.0 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 6 | 12 | 30 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 152.7 | 194 | 68 | 25 | 37 | 4.01 | 2301.3 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 5 | 10 | 31 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 143.7 | 174 | 73 | 38 | 51 | 4.57 | 1896.1 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7.0 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1.29 | 0.0 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 108 | 165 | 10 | 24 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 21 | 58 | 0.145 | 0.242 | 0.176 | 0.418 | -1000.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHA | AL | 23 | 54 | 7 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 22 | 0.148 | -370.4 |
| 1933 | PHA | AL | 19 | 16 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 0.062 | 0.0 |
| 1934 | CIN | NL | 31 | 47 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.191 | -272.2 |
| 1935 | CIN | NL | 31 | 46 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0.130 | -357.9 |
| 1936 | CIN | NL | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 107 | 0 | 50 | 114 | 5 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | PHA | P | 23 | 0 | 16 | 32 | 0 | 2 |
| 1933 | PHA | P | 19 | 0 | 8 | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| 1934 | CIN | P | 30 | 0 | 10 | 42 | 2 | 4 |
| 1935 | CIN | P | 31 | 0 | 15 | 27 | 1 | 5 |
| 1936 | CIN | P | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 107 |