Pete Fries

Pete Fries was a professional baseball player born in 1857, who played during the early years of organized baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the game's formative years to a more commercialized sport. His career spanned from August 10, 1883, to May 16, 1884, during which he participated in a total of four games as a position player. Fries exhibited notable skill at the plate, finishing his brief career with a batting average of .308, reflecting his ability to make contact and contribute offensively despite the limited opportunities. He recorded four hits in his four games played, though he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, his performance during that period exemplified the talent emerging in baseball's early days, as players began to establish their identities in a rapidly evolving sport.