Harry Fritz
Born: 9/30/1890 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
Died: 11/4/1974 in Upper Arlington, OH, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-09-29 | Final Game: 1915-09-18
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Harry Koch Fritz
Biography
Harry Fritz was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who made his mark in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1913 to 1915, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic style of play. Primarily a position player, Fritz appeared in 149 games, where he accumulated 96 hits and recorded a batting average of .227. Throughout his career, he contributed to his teams with 39 RBIs and demonstrated a degree of speed on the bases with 6 stolen bases.
Fritz's power at the plate was modest, as he hit 3 home runs over the course of his career. While he may not have been a star player, his contributions during a formative period in baseball history reflect the challenges and changes the sport was undergoing. His tenure in the league lasted until September 18, 1915, after which he retired from professional play, leaving behind a legacy as a participant in the early evolution of the game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 423 | 44 | 96 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 6 | 33 | 49 | 0.227 | 0.294 | 0.303 | 0.596 | -477.5 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | AL | 5 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | CHF | FL | 65 | 174 | 16 | 37 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 0.213 | -429.9 |
| 1915 | CHF | FL | 79 | 236 | 27 | 59 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 4 | 13 | 27 | 0.250 | -47.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 7 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 121 | 0 | 119 | 170 | 18 | 15 |
| SS | 10 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | PHA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHF | 2B | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CHF | 3B | 46 | 0 | 34 | 59 | 9 | 7 |
| 1914 | CHF | SS | 9 | 0 | 13 | 16 | 1 | 4 |
| 1915 | CHF | 2B | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CHF | 3B | 70 | 0 | 79 | 106 | 7 | 8 |
| 1915 | CHF | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 7 |
| Third Base | 122 |
| Shortstop | 10 |
| Right Field | 1 |