Fred House
Born: 10/3/1890 in Cabool, MO, USA
Died: 11/16/1923 in Kansas City, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1913-04-22 | Final Game: 1913-10-01
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'3" | Weight: 190 lbs
Full name: Willard Edwin House
Biography
Fred House was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1890, who played in the major leagues during the early 20th century. His career spanned from April 22, 1913, to October 1, 1913, a brief yet notable period in the sport's history. House made his mark in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to more offensive playstyles, which continued to evolve throughout the 1910s.
During his time in the big leagues, House recorded a win-loss record of 1-2 and finished with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.2. He struck out 16 batters over the course of his career, although he did not register any saves. While his statistics may not reflect a lengthy or dominant career, House's presence on the mound contributed to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a time when the game was beginning to attract a wider audience and evolve into the sport we recognize today.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 64 | 31 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 5.20 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | AL | 1 | 2 | 19 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 53.7 | 64 | 31 | 17 | 16 | 5.20 | -195.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.091 | 0.000 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | AL | 19 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1913 | DET | P | 19 | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 19 |