Fritz Henrich
Born: 5/8/1899 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
Died: 5/1/1959 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-19 | Final Game: 1924-09-13
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Frank Wilde Henrich
Biography
Fritz Henrich was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues during a brief career from 1924. He made his debut on April 19, 1924, and concluded his time in the big leagues on September 13 of the same year. Although his tenure was short, Henrich participated in 36 games, where he recorded 19 hits, contributing to a batting average of .211. He finished his rookie season with 4 RBIs, but did not hit any home runs or steal bases.
Henrich's time in baseball coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a period characterized by lower scoring and a focus on speed and strategy rather than power hitting. While he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his contributions to his team during this time reflected the challenges faced by players in an evolving game. Despite the brevity of his career, Fritz Henrich remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | 90 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.211 | 0.228 | 0.256 | 0.484 | -559.2 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PHI | NL | 36 | 90 | 4 | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 12 | 0.211 | -559.2 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 32 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | PHI | OF | 32 | 0 | 42 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 11 |
| Center Field | 15 |
| Right Field | 10 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph's University | Philadelphia | PA | 1916, 1917 |