Art Fromme
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1906-1915)
Art Fromme was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1915 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the Cincinnati Reds, and the New York Giants, a span of 10 seasons. Across 252 career appearances, he went 80-90 with a 2.90 ERA and 638 strikeouts. He also batted .162 with 0 home runs.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 178 lb
- Died
- 8/24/1956 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1906-09-14
- Last Game
- 1915-05-07
Full name: Arthur Henry Fromme
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 25.0 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 1.44 | 2.68 (+46%) | -87.6 |
| 1907 | SLN | NL | 5 | 13 | 23 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 145.2 | 138 | 47 | 67 | 67 | 2.90 | 2.50 (-16%) | -1784.4 |
| 1908 | SLN | NL | 5 | 13 | 20 | 14 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 116.0 | 102 | 35 | 50 | 62 | 2.72 | 2.40 (-13%) | -343.9 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 19 | 13 | 37 | 34 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 279.1 | 195 | 59 | 101 | 126 | 1.90 | 2.55 (+25%) | -18.9 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 3 | 4 | 11 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 49.1 | 44 | 16 | 39 | 10 | 2.92 | 2.79 (-5%) | -2611.6 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 10 | 11 | 38 | 26 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 208.0 | 190 | 80 | 79 | 107 | 3.46 | 3.37 (-3%) | -1398.5 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 16 | 18 | 43 | 37 | 23 | 3 | 0 | 296.0 | 285 | 90 | 88 | 120 | 2.74 | 3.36 (+19%) | -41.6 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 56.0 | 55 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 4.18 | 3.07 (-36%) | -184.2 |
| 1913 | NY1 | NL | 11 | 6 | 26 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 112.1 | 112 | 50 | 29 | 50 | 4.01 | 3.07 (-31%) | -189.4 |
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 9 | 5 | 38 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 138.0 | 142 | 49 | 44 | 57 | 3.20 | 2.93 (-9%) | -1641.5 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12.1 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 5.84 | 2.90 (-102%) | -127.2 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 80 | 90 | 252 | 167 | 90 | 14 | 4 | 1,438.0 | 1,297 | 464 | 530 | 638 | 2.90 | — | -8,429 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
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 | .162 | .184 | .206 | .390 | -2,130 |
Career AVG .162 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 36.1% below league average.
Career OBP .184 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 42.1% below league average.
Career SLG .206 vs. league average .331 across their career seasons — 37.8% below league average.
Career OPS .390 vs. league average .649 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 | SLN | NL | 3 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | .222 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1907 | SLN | NL | 23 | 55 | 5 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 11 | .182 | .245 (-26%) | .304 (-31%) | .308 (-23%) | .613 (-27%) | -219.1 |
| 1908 | SLN | NL | 20 | 36 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | .139 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1909 | CIN | NL | 37 | 94 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 23 | .191 | .244 (-22%) | .306 (-29%) | .312 (-11%) | .618 (-20%) | -308.7 |
| 1910 | CIN | NL | 11 | 15 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | .133 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1911 | CIN | NL | 38 | 74 | 6 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 8 | .189 | .266 (-29%) | .336 (-41%) | .356 (-43%) | .693 (-42%) | -485.0 |
| 1912 | CIN | NL | 43 | 103 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 22 | .087 | .268 (-68%) | .335 (-71%) | .358 (-68%) | .694 (-69%) | -1117.4 |
| 1913 | CIN | NL | 9 | 21 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .143 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1913 | NY1 | NL | 26 | 35 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 8 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1914 | NY1 | NL | 38 | 31 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 10 | .226 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NY1 | NL | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 11 seasons | 252 | 476 | 32 | 77 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 21 | 1 | 12 | 104 | .162 | — | — | — | — | -2,130 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (504 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 126 | 227 | 11 | 38 | 0 | 12 | .167 |
| Away | 126 | 249 | 21 | 39 | 0 | 12 | .157 |
Pitching — Home / Away
| Split | G | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 126 | 732.2 | 637 | 156 | 281 | 356 | 1.92 |
| Away | 126 | 703.1 | 662 | 200 | 254 | 286 | 2.56 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-07 | NY1 | BSN | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-03 | NY1 | PHI | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1915-04-21 | NY1 | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-19 | NY1 | PHI | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-03 | NY1 | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-28 | NY1 | PIT | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-09-25 | NY1 | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-21 | NY1 | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-18 | NY1 | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-09-15 | NY1 | PHI | L | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Last 10 Games — Pitching
| Date | Tm | Opp | Dec | IP | H | R | ER | BB | SO | HR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-07 | NY1 | BSN | L | 3.1 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-05-03 | NY1 | PHI | — | 7.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 1915-04-21 | NY1 | PHI | — | 1.0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915-04-19 | NY1 | PHI | — | 1.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-10-03 | NY1 | BSN | L | 8.0 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1914-09-28 | NY1 | PIT | W | 3.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 1914-09-25 | NY1 | STL | W | 9.0 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914-09-21 | NY1 | CHC | — | 4.0 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-09-18 | NY1 | CIN | W | 8.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 1914-09-15 | NY1 | PHI | L | 6.0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
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
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 252 |
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Art Fromme: the record in brief
Art Fromme's major league career runs from a debut on September 14, 1906 to a final game on May 7, 1915. The team column moves through the St. Louis Cardinals (1906 to 1908), the Cincinnati Reds (1909 to 1913), and the New York Giants (1913 through 1915). Fromme is listed as a pitcher at 6 feet, 0 inches and 178 pounds. Fromme both batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Fromme was born on September 3, 1883, in Quincy, IL, USA. Fromme's death is recorded on August 24, 1956, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. On the record, Art Fromme was born Arthur Henry Fromme.
Fromme pitched in 252 games, starting 167, and finished with a 80-90 record and 2.90 ERA. Fromme had 638 strikeouts, 90 complete games, and 14 shutouts. Fromme's 2.90 ERA was close to the 2.86 league figure for those seasons. The best win total was 19, in 1909. 1909 was Fromme's sharpest full season, a 1.90 ERA against the league's 2.55.
Frequently Asked Questions about Art Fromme
- What years did Art Fromme play?
- Art Fromme played in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1915.
- Was Art Fromme a pitcher?
- Yes. Art Fromme pitched in the major leagues, recording 80 wins and 638 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Art Fromme hit?
- Art Fromme hit 0 career home runs with 77 hits.
- What was Art Fromme's career batting average?
- Art Fromme batted .162 over his career, with 77 hits in 476 at bats.
- How many RBI did Art Fromme have?
- Art Fromme drove in 21 runs in his career.
- What was Art Fromme's career ERA?
- Art Fromme finished with a 2.90 career ERA, going 80-90 with 638 strikeouts.