Fred Hartman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1894-1902)
Fred Hartman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1902 for 4 teams, including the Pittsburgh Pirates, a span of 9 seasons. In 582 career games, he hit .278 with 623 hits, 10 home runs, and 333 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'6" / 170 lb
- Died
- 11/11/1938 in McKeesport, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1894-07-26
- Last Game
- 1902-09-08
Full name: Frederick Orrin Hartman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 582 | 2,242 | 297 | 623 | 77 | 47 | 10 | 333 | 88 | 118 | 129 | .278 | .326 | .368 | .694 | -667 |
Career AVG .278 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .326 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .368 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .694 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PIT | NL | 49 | 182 | 41 | 58 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 20 | 12 | 16 | 11 | .319 | .309 (+3%) | .379 (+2%) | .435 (+4%) | .814 (+3%) | 92.9 |
| 1897 | SLN | NL | 125 | 519 | 67 | 158 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 67 | 18 | 26 | 24 | .304 | .291 (+4%) | .354 (-1%) | .387 (avg) | .741 (-1%) | -87.4 |
| 1898 | NY1 | NL | 123 | 475 | 57 | 129 | 16 | 11 | 2 | 88 | 11 | 25 | 24 | .272 | .270 (avg) | .333 (-6%) | .347 (+5%) | .680 (avg) | -165.8 |
| 1899 | NY1 | NL | 51 | 177 | 25 | 42 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 17 | 2 | 12 | 5 | .237 | .282 (-16%) | .343 (-6%) | .366 (-11%) | .710 (-9%) | -221.1 |
| 1901 | CHA | AL | 120 | 473 | 77 | 146 | 23 | 13 | 3 | 89 | 31 | 25 | 32 | .309 | .271 (+14%) | .326 (+9%) | .359 (+20%) | .686 (+15%) | 1219.6 |
| 1902 | SLN | NL | 114 | 416 | 30 | 90 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 52 | 14 | 14 | 33 | .216 | .266 (-19%) | .321 (-22%) | .343 (-26%) | .665 (-24%) | -1505.5 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 582 | 2,242 | 297 | 623 | 77 | 47 | 10 | 333 | 88 | 118 | 129 | .278 | — | — | — | — | -667 | ||
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 (408 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 203 | 750 | 94 | 202 | 3 | 118 | .269 |
| Away | 205 | 793 | 95 | 205 | 3 | 128 | .259 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902-09-08 | STL | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-03 | STL | PHI | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-09-02 | STL | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-09-01 | STL | NY1 | W | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-09-01 | STL | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-30 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1902-08-29 | STL | CIN | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-27 | STL | PHI | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-24 | STL | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902-08-23 | STL | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 572 | 0 | 718 | 1226 | 251 | 72 |
| SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | PIT | 3B | 49 | 0 | 65 | 97 | 23 | 6 |
| 1897 | SLN | 3B | 125 | 0 | 161 | 255 | 64 | 15 |
| 1898 | NY1 | 3B | 123 | 0 | 146 | 280 | 57 | 16 |
| 1899 | NY1 | 3B | 51 | 0 | 57 | 102 | 21 | 11 |
| 1901 | CHA | 3B | 119 | 0 | 151 | 263 | 49 | 15 |
| 1902 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| 1902 | SLN | 3B | 105 | 0 | 138 | 229 | 37 | 9 |
| 1902 | SLN | SS | 4 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 3 |
| Third Base | 572 |
| Shortstop | 4 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Fred Hartman (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Fred Hartman: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Hartman debuted on July 26, 1894 and played a final game on September 8, 1902. Hartman played for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1894), the St. Louis Browns (1897), the New York Giants (1898 to 1899), the Chicago White Sox (1901), and the St. Louis Cardinals (1902). Hartman, born on April 21, 1865, in Allegheny, PA, USA, is listed as a third baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 5-foot-6 and 170 pounds. The bio records the death on November 11, 1938, in McKeesport, PA, USA. Fred Hartman was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Orrin.
The batting record for Hartman: 582 games, 623 hits in 2,242 at bats, and a .278 average, plus 10 home runs, 333 runs batted in, and 88 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .326 and .368 give Hartman a career OPS of .694. Against a .281 league average for those years, Hartman's .278 average was near the norm. Hartman collected a career-high 158 hits in 1897. Hartman stole 31 bases in 1901, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Hartman
- What years did Fred Hartman play?
- Fred Hartman played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1902.
- Was Fred Hartman a pitcher?
- No. Fred Hartman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Hartman hit?
- Fred Hartman hit 10 career home runs with 623 hits.
- What teams did Fred Hartman play for?
- Fred Hartman played for 4 teams: the Pittsburgh Pirates (1894), the St. Louis Cardinals (1897, 1902), the New York Giants (1898–1899), and the Chicago White Sox (1901).
- What were Fred Hartman's career stats?
- In 582 games, Fred Hartman had 623 hits, 10 home runs, 333 RBI, 297 runs, and 88 stolen bases, with a .278 batting average.
- What position did Fred Hartman play?
- Fred Hartman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Hartman and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Hartman was listed at 5 feet 6 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fred Hartman hit each season?
- Fred Hartman's home runs by season: 2 in 1894, 2 in 1897, 2 in 1898, 1 in 1899, 3 in 1901, and 0 in 1902. His most in one season was 3, in 1901.
- What was Fred Hartman's career batting average?
- Fred Hartman batted .278 over his career, with 623 hits in 2,242 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Hartman have?
- Fred Hartman drove in 333 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Hartman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Hartman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.