Frank Freund
Born: 7/5/1875 in Jeffersonville, IN, USA
Died: 11/4/1933 in Jeffersonville, IN, USA
MLB Debut: 1896-08-02 | Final Game: 1896-08-03
Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Lawrence Joseph Freund
Biography
Frank Freund was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who had a brief career in the major leagues during the late 19th century. His playing days spanned a mere two games from August 2 to August 3, 1896, a time when baseball was evolving and beginning to gain popularity as America's pastime. Freund played as a position player, contributing to the sport during an era that was marked by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-oriented approaches that would emerge in the following decades.
Throughout his short-lived career, Freund recorded a total of 1 hit in 2 games, finishing with a batting average of 0.2. Despite not hitting any home runs or driving in runs, his participation in the major leagues places him among the ranks of players who contributed to the foundation of modern baseball. While his statistical output was modest, the era in which he played was instrumental in shaping the future of the game, and Freund's brief stint serves as a reminder of the many individuals who played a role in the sport's rich history.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.333 | 0.200 | 0.533 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | NL | 2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1896 | LS3 | C | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 2 |