Fred Lewis
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1881-1886)
Fred Lewis was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1886 for 6 teams, including the Boston Braves, a span of 6 seasons. In 317 career games, he hit .296 with 390 hits, 4 home runs, and 119 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 2,877.
- 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
- B / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 194 lb
- Died
- 6/5/1945 in Utica, NY, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1881-07-02
- Last Game
- 1886-08-26
Full name: Frederick Miller Lewis
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 317 | 1,318 | 224 | 390 | 70 | 13 | 4 | 119 | 8 | 60 | 28 | .296 | .330 | .378 | .708 | 2,877 |
Career AVG .296 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.
Career OBP .330 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.
Career SLG .378 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.
Career OPS .708 vs. league average .620 across their career seasons — +14.3% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | BSN | NL | 27 | 114 | 17 | 25 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 5 | .219 | .260 (-16%) | .290 (-9%) | .338 (-20%) | .628 (-15%) | -210.8 |
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 38 | 160 | 21 | 40 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 4 | 13 | .250 | .257 (-3%) | .285 (-6%) | .345 (-15%) | .631 (-11%) | -228.1 |
| 1883 | SL4 | AA | 49 | 209 | 37 | 63 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 33 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .301 | .257 (+17%) | .285 (+7%) | .345 (+14%) | .631 (+10%) | -228.1 |
| 1884 | SL4 | AA | 73 | 300 | 59 | 97 | 25 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | .323 | .243 (+33%) | .278 (+31%) | .327 (+30%) | .606 (+31%) | 1464.5 |
| 1884 | SLU | UA | 8 | 30 | 6 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 1464.5 |
| 1885 | SL5 | NL | 45 | 181 | 12 | 53 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 0 | 9 | 10 | .293 | .244 (+20%) | .287 (+13%) | .325 (+10%) | .613 (+12%) | 328.6 |
| 1886 | CN2 | AA | 77 | 324 | 72 | 103 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 32 | 8 | 20 | 0 | .318 | .246 (+29%) | .302 (+21%) | .331 (+26%) | .634 (+23%) | 1232.1 |
| Career · 7 seasons | 317 | 1,318 | 224 | 390 | 70 | 13 | 4 | 119 | 8 | 60 | 28 | .296 | — | — | — | — | 3,823 | ||
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 Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 1 |
| Left Field | 9 |
| Center Field | 284 |
| Right Field | 24 |
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Fred Lewis (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Fred Lewis: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Lewis debuted on July 2, 1881 and played a final game on August 26, 1886. By club, Lewis's seasons break down as the Boston Red Caps (1881), the Philadelphia Quakers (1883), the St. Louis Browns (1883 to 1884), the St. Louis Maroons (1884 to 1885), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886). Lewis is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-10 and 194 pounds. The bio says Lewis switch-hit and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is October 13, 1858, in Buffalo, NY, USA. The bio records the death on June 5, 1945, in Utica, NY, USA. Fred Lewis was the playing name; the full given name is Frederick Miller.
Across 317 games at the plate, Lewis's career line reads 390 hits in 1,318 at bats for a .296 average, plus 4 homers and 119 runs batted in. Reaching base at a .330 clip and slugging .378, Lewis finished with a .708 OPS. Set against a .248 league average for the same years, Lewis's .296 average sits 19.4% above it.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Lewis
- What years did Fred Lewis play?
- Fred Lewis played in Major League Baseball from 1881 to 1886.
- Was Fred Lewis a pitcher?
- No. Fred Lewis was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Fred Lewis hit?
- Fred Lewis hit 4 career home runs with 390 hits.
- What teams did Fred Lewis play for?
- Fred Lewis played for 5 teams: the Boston Red Caps (1881), the Philadelphia Quakers (1883), the St. Louis Browns (1883–1884), the St. Louis Maroons (1884–1885), and the Cincinnati Red Stockings (1886).
- What were Fred Lewis's career stats?
- In 317 games, Fred Lewis had 390 hits, 4 home runs, 119 RBI, 224 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .296 batting average.
- What position did Fred Lewis play?
- Fred Lewis played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Lewis and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Lewis was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 194 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fred Lewis hit each season?
- Fred Lewis's home runs by season: 0 in 1881, 1 in 1883, 0 in 1884, 1 in 1885, and 2 in 1886. His most in one season was 2, in 1886.
- What was Fred Lewis's career batting average?
- Fred Lewis batted .296 over his career, with 390 hits in 1,318 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Lewis have?
- Fred Lewis drove in 119 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Lewis in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Lewis has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.