Freddie Lindstrom
⭐ Hall of Fame 1976
Born: 11/21/1905 in Chicago, IL, USA
Died: 10/4/1981 in Chicago, IL, USA
MLB Debut: 1924-04-15 | Final Game: 1936-05-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Frederick Charles Lindstrom
Biography
Freddie Lindstrom, born in 1905, was a prominent American baseball player whose career spanned from 1924 to 1936. A right-handed hitter known for his exceptional batting skills, Lindstrom played a total of 1,438 games in Major League Baseball, amassing 1,747 hits with a career batting average of .311. He demonstrated both power and consistency throughout his tenure, hitting 103 home runs and driving in 779 runs. Additionally, Lindstrom showcased his speed on the bases, stealing 84 bases during his career.
Lindstrom played primarily during the late 1920s and early 1930s, an era marked by a transition in baseball as it moved away from the deadball style, leading to increased offensive production. His offensive prowess and steady defensive play earned him a lasting legacy in the sport, culminating in his induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. Lindstrom is remembered not only for his impressive statistics but also for his contributions to the game during a period that set the stage for future generations of players.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1438 | 5611 | 895 | 1747 | 301 | 81 | 103 | 779 | 84 | 334 | 276 | 0.311 | 0.351 | 0.449 | 0.800 | 7671.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 52 | 79 | 19 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 0.253 | -210.1 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 104 | 356 | 43 | 102 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 0.287 | -155.1 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 140 | 543 | 90 | 164 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 76 | 11 | 39 | 21 | 0.302 | 510.3 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 138 | 562 | 107 | 172 | 36 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 10 | 40 | 40 | 0.306 | 722.8 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 153 | 646 | 99 | 231 | 39 | 9 | 14 | 107 | 15 | 25 | 21 | 0.358 | 2602.6 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 130 | 549 | 99 | 175 | 23 | 6 | 15 | 91 | 10 | 30 | 28 | 0.319 | 633.7 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 148 | 609 | 127 | 231 | 39 | 7 | 22 | 106 | 15 | 48 | 33 | 0.379 | 3577.2 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 78 | 303 | 38 | 91 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 26 | 12 | 0.300 | 397.7 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 144 | 595 | 83 | 161 | 26 | 5 | 15 | 92 | 6 | 27 | 28 | 0.271 | -594.6 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 138 | 538 | 70 | 167 | 39 | 10 | 5 | 55 | 1 | 33 | 22 | 0.310 | 1207.1 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 97 | 383 | 59 | 111 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 1 | 23 | 21 | 0.290 | -69.0 |
| 1935 | CHC | NL | 90 | 342 | 49 | 94 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 10 | 13 | 0.275 | -574.3 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 26 | 106 | 12 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 0.264 | -376.8 |
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 45 | 1 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 0.289 |
Playoff Batting by Year
| Year | Round | Team | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | WS | CHN | 4 | 15 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0.200 |
| 1924 | WS | NY1 | 7 | 30 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 0.333 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 28 | 0 | 29 | 41 | 8 | 9 |
| 3B | 809 | 0 | 835 | 1536 | 102 | 135 |
| OF | 551 | 0 | 1311 | 49 | 24 | 6 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | 2B | 23 | 0 | 19 | 32 | 5 | 6 |
| 1924 | NY1 | 3B | 11 | 0 | 15 | 21 | 1 | 1 |
| 1925 | NY1 | 2B | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 1925 | NY1 | 3B | 96 | 0 | 123 | 147 | 12 | 9 |
| 1925 | NY1 | SS | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 1926 | NY1 | 3B | 138 | 0 | 151 | 251 | 16 | 23 |
| 1926 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1927 | NY1 | 3B | 87 | 0 | 93 | 178 | 9 | 12 |
| 1927 | NY1 | OF | 51 | 0 | 89 | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 1928 | NY1 | 3B | 153 | 0 | 145 | 340 | 21 | 34 |
| 1929 | NY1 | 3B | 128 | 0 | 134 | 258 | 14 | 24 |
| 1930 | NY1 | 3B | 148 | 0 | 132 | 291 | 21 | 24 |
| 1931 | NY1 | 2B | 4 | 0 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| 1931 | NY1 | OF | 73 | 0 | 150 | 4 | 4 | 1 |
| 1932 | NY1 | 3B | 15 | 0 | 11 | 15 | 4 | 1 |
| 1932 | NY1 | OF | 128 | 0 | 315 | 18 | 6 | 2 |
| 1933 | PIT | OF | 130 | 0 | 388 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| 1934 | PIT | OF | 92 | 0 | 181 | 8 | 2 | 1 |
| 1935 | CHN | 3B | 33 | 0 | 31 | 35 | 4 | 7 |
| 1935 | CHN | OF | 50 | 0 | 136 | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| 1936 | BRO | OF | 26 | 0 | 51 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 28 |
| Third Base | 810 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 183 |
| Center Field | 295 |
| Right Field | 75 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1930 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | 3B |
| 1930 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
| 1928 | TSN All-Star | 3B |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1928 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 2nd | 70.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1926 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 9th | 17.0 | 80 | 0 |