Art Fromme
Born: 9/3/1883 in Quincy, IL, USA
Died: 8/24/1956 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1906-09-14 | Final Game: 1915-05-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 178 lbs
Full name: Arthur Henry Fromme
Biography
Art Fromme was a notable pitcher in Major League Baseball, whose career spanned from 1906 to 1915. Born in 1883, Fromme made his mark during a transitional period in baseball, where the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offensive-oriented style. Throughout his career, he played for several teams, showcasing his skills on the mound and contributing to the teamsโ pitching depth.
Fromme concluded his career with a record of 80-90 and maintained a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.9, demonstrating his effectiveness as a pitcher during his tenure. Over the course of his time in the majors, he accumulated 638 strikeouts and recorded 4 saves. His ability to strike out batters and keep runs to a minimum highlighted his talent in an era that often favored offensive play. Art Fromme's contributions on the mound remain part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball history.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 90 | 252 | 167 | 90 | 14 | 4 | 1438.0 | 1297 | 464 | 37 | 530 | 638 | 2.90 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25.0 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 1.44 | - |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 5 | 13 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 145.7 | 138 | 47 | 67 | 67 | 2.90 | - |
| 1908 | STL | NL | 5 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 116.0 | 102 | 35 | 50 | 62 | 2.72 | - |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 19 | 13 | 37 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 279.3 | 195 | 59 | 101 | 126 | 1.90 | 36.3 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49.3 | 44 | 16 | 39 | 10 | 2.92 | -2619.6 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 10 | 11 | 38 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 208.0 | 190 | 80 | 79 | 107 | 3.46 | -1330.9 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 16 | 18 | 43 | 37 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 296.0 | 285 | 90 | 88 | 120 | 2.74 | 135.0 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 55 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 4.18 | -140.5 |
| 1913 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 6 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 112.3 | 112 | 50 | 29 | 50 | 4.01 | -100.7 |
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 5 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 138.0 | 142 | 49 | 44 | 57 | 3.20 | -1678.6 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.3 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5.84 | -123.5 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 252 | 476 | 32 | 77 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 104 | 0.162 | 0.184 | 0.206 | 0.390 | -2310.1 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | STL | NL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1907 | STL | NL | 23 | 55 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.182 | -230.4 |
| 1908 | STL | NL | 20 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.139 | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 37 | 94 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | 0.191 | -331.2 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 11 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0.133 | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 38 | 74 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 0.189 | -525.3 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 43 | 103 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 0.087 | -1223.2 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 9 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1913 | NY1 | NL | 26 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0.171 | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 0.226 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.333 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 252 | 72 | 48 | 419 | 30 | 10 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | P | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 0 |
| 1907 | SLN | P | 23 | 16 | 9 | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| 1908 | SLN | P | 20 | 14 | 3 | 30 | 0 | 1 |
| 1909 | CIN | P | 37 | 34 | 7 | 89 | 8 | 1 |
| 1910 | CIN | P | 11 | 5 | 1 | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| 1911 | CIN | P | 38 | 0 | 8 | 56 | 3 | 3 |
| 1912 | CIN | P | 43 | 0 | 7 | 76 | 9 | 3 |
| 1913 | CIN | P | 9 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | NY1 | P | 26 | 0 | 7 | 33 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914 | NY1 | P | 38 | 0 | 6 | 53 | 2 | 0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | P | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 252 |