Lefty Houtz
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1899)
Lefty Houtz was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1899 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 5 career games, he hit .235 with 4 hits.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- L / L
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 170 lb
- Died
- 2/15/1959 in St. Marys, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1899-07-23
- Last Game
- 1899-07-26
Full name: Fred Fritz Houtz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .235 | .381 | .353 | .734 | 0 |
Career AVG .235 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 16.7% below league average.
Career OBP .381 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — +10.9% above league average.
Career SLG .353 vs. league average .367 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .734 vs. league average .710 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899 | CIN | NL | 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 2 | .235 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 5 | 17 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | .235 |
Last 5 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1899-07-26 | CIN | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1899-07-26 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1899-07-24 | CIN | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1899-07-23 | CIN | WSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1899-07-23 | CIN | WSN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 1 |
| Center Field | 4 |
Lefty Houtz: the record in brief
Between the debut on July 23, 1899 and the final game on July 26, 1899, Lefty Houtz built the record summarized on this page. Every season row on the page belongs to the Cincinnati Reds, in 1899. Houtz, an outfielder by primary position, threw and hit left-handed. Height and weight on file: 5'10" and 170 pounds. The birth record reads September 4, 1875, in Connersville, IN, USA. Houtz's death is recorded on February 15, 1959, in St. Marys, OH, USA. The bio lists the given name Fred Fritz.
In 5 games and 17 at bats, Houtz batted .235 with 4 hits. Measured against the leagues Houtz played in, the .235 career average compares with a .282 league average over the same seasons, 16.7% below the league. Houtz's lone season row is 1899 with the Cincinnati Reds: 5 games, 4 hits in 17 at bats.
Houtz played 4 games at center field, more than anywhere else, and also saw time at left field (1).
Among the most recent games in Houtz's log, July 23, 1899 stands out: 2 hits in 4 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Lefty Houtz
- Was Lefty Houtz a pitcher?
- No. Lefty Houtz was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Lefty Houtz hit?
- Lefty Houtz hit 0 career home runs with 4 hits.
- What teams did Lefty Houtz play for?
- Lefty Houtz played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1899).
- What were Lefty Houtz's career stats?
- In 5 games, Lefty Houtz had 4 hits, 1 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .235 batting average.
- What position did Lefty Houtz play?
- Lefty Houtz played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Lefty Houtz and how much did he weigh?
- Lefty Houtz was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 170 pounds.
- What was Lefty Houtz's career batting average?
- Lefty Houtz batted .235 over his career, with 4 hits in 17 at bats.
- Is Lefty Houtz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Lefty Houtz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.