Freddie Lindstrom
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Hall of Fame Bio & Records (1924-1936)
Freddie Lindstrom was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1936 for 4 teams, including the New York Giants, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,438 career games, he hit .311 with 1,747 hits, 103 home runs, and 779 RBI. Freddie Lindstrom was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 8,306.
- 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 170 lb
- Died
- 10/4/1981 in Chicago, IL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1924-04-15
- Last Game
- 1936-05-15
- Hall of Fame
- Inducted 1976 (BBWAA)
Full name: Frederick Charles Lindstrom
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,438 | 5,611 | 895 | 1,747 | 301 | 81 | 103 | 779 | 84 | 334 | 276 | .311 | .351 | .449 | .800 | 8,306 |
Career AVG .311 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — +10.5% above league average.
Career OBP .351 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .449 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — +12.7% above league average.
Career OPS .800 vs. league average .743 across their career seasons — +7.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924 | NY1 | NL | 52 | 79 | 19 | 20 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 10 | .253 | .283 (-11%) | .345 (-9%) | .389 (-19%) | .734 (-14%) | -178.9 |
| 1925 | NY1 | NL | 104 | 356 | 43 | 102 | 15 | 12 | 4 | 33 | 5 | 22 | 20 | .287 | .288 (-1%) | .349 (-5%) | .407 (+6%) | .756 (+1%) | -62.9 |
| 1926 | NY1 | NL | 140 | 543 | 90 | 164 | 19 | 9 | 9 | 76 | 11 | 39 | 21 | .302 | .279 (+8%) | .345 (+2%) | .390 (+8%) | .735 (+5%) | 464.0 |
| 1927 | NY1 | NL | 138 | 562 | 107 | 172 | 36 | 8 | 7 | 58 | 10 | 40 | 40 | .306 | .282 (+9%) | .344 (+3%) | .392 (+11%) | .736 (+7%) | 734.2 |
| 1928 | NY1 | NL | 153 | 646 | 99 | 231 | 39 | 9 | 14 | 107 | 15 | 25 | 21 | .358 | .280 (+27%) | .342 (+12%) | .395 (+29%) | .737 (+21%) | 2657.9 |
| 1929 | NY1 | NL | 130 | 549 | 99 | 175 | 23 | 6 | 15 | 91 | 10 | 30 | 28 | .319 | .289 (+10%) | .353 (avg) | .415 (+12%) | .769 (+6%) | 635.3 |
| 1930 | NY1 | NL | 148 | 609 | 127 | 231 | 39 | 7 | 22 | 106 | 15 | 48 | 33 | .379 | .293 (+29%) | .354 (+20%) | .429 (+34%) | .784 (+27%) | 3675.5 |
| 1931 | NY1 | NL | 78 | 303 | 38 | 91 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 36 | 5 | 26 | 12 | .300 | .276 (+9%) | .338 (+5%) | .388 (+10%) | .726 (+8%) | 425.5 |
| 1932 | NY1 | NL | 144 | 595 | 83 | 161 | 26 | 5 | 15 | 92 | 6 | 27 | 28 | .271 | .275 (-2%) | .335 (-10%) | .391 (+4%) | .726 (-2%) | -344.0 |
| 1933 | PIT | NL | 138 | 538 | 70 | 167 | 39 | 10 | 5 | 55 | 1 | 33 | 22 | .310 | .270 (+15%) | .329 (+6%) | .377 (+19%) | .707 (+13%) | 1196.8 |
| 1934 | PIT | NL | 97 | 383 | 59 | 111 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 49 | 1 | 23 | 21 | .290 | .278 (+4%) | .340 (-2%) | .392 (+3%) | .733 (+1%) | -16.6 |
| 1935 | CHN | NL | 90 | 342 | 49 | 94 | 22 | 4 | 3 | 62 | 1 | 10 | 13 | .275 | .279 (-2%) | .342 (-13%) | .399 (-3%) | .742 (-8%) | -520.2 |
| 1936 | BRO | NL | 26 | 106 | 12 | 28 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 7 | .264 | .283 (-7%) | .349 (-15%) | .404 (-25%) | .753 (-21%) | -360.6 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,438 | 5,611 | 895 | 1,747 | 301 | 81 | 103 | 779 | 84 | 334 | 276 | .311 | — | — | — | — | 8,306 | ||
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
View full game log (1439 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 738 | 2809 | 449 | 863 | 64 | 387 | .307 |
| Away | 701 | 2802 | 444 | 884 | 39 | 395 | .315 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-05-15 | BRO | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1936-05-14 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-12 | BRO | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-11 | BRO | BSN | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-10 | BRO | BSN | L | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1936-05-09 | BRO | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-07 | BRO | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1936-05-06 | BRO | CIN | W | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-03 | BRO | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1936-05-02 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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
Circle size = games played at each 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 | 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 |
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Freddie Lindstrom: the record in brief
Freddie Lindstrom's major league career runs from a debut on April 15, 1924 to a final game on May 15, 1936. The season rows list, in order, the New York Giants (1924 through 1932), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1933 to 1934), the Chicago Cubs (1935), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1936). Lindstrom is listed as a third baseman at 5 feet, 11 inches and 170 pounds. Lindstrom batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. Lindstrom was born on November 21, 1905, in Chicago, IL, USA. Lindstrom's death is recorded on October 4, 1981, in Chicago, IL, USA. Lindstrom's full given name, per the bio, is Frederick Charles Lindstrom.
Across 1,438 games at the plate, Lindstrom's career line reads 1,747 hits in 5,611 at bats for a .311 average; the totals also include 103 home runs, 779 RBI, and 84 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .351 and .449 give Lindstrom a career OPS of .800.
Frequently Asked Questions about Freddie Lindstrom
- What years did Freddie Lindstrom play?
- Freddie Lindstrom played in Major League Baseball from 1924 to 1936.
- Was Freddie Lindstrom a pitcher?
- No. Freddie Lindstrom was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Freddie Lindstrom hit?
- Freddie Lindstrom hit 103 career home runs with 1,747 hits.
- Is Freddie Lindstrom in the Hall of Fame?
- Yes. Freddie Lindstrom was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976.
- What teams did Freddie Lindstrom play for?
- Freddie Lindstrom played for 4 teams: the New York Giants (1924–1932), the Pittsburgh Pirates (1933–1934), the Chicago Cubs (1935), and the Brooklyn Dodgers (1936).
- Did Freddie Lindstrom win an MVP award?
- No. Freddie Lindstrom did not win the MVP award.
- What were Freddie Lindstrom's career stats?
- In 1,438 games, Freddie Lindstrom had 1,747 hits, 103 home runs, 779 RBI, 895 runs, and 84 stolen bases, with a .311 batting average.
- What position did Freddie Lindstrom play?
- Freddie Lindstrom played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Freddie Lindstrom and how much did he weigh?
- Freddie Lindstrom was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 170 pounds.
- How many home runs did Freddie Lindstrom hit each season?
- Freddie Lindstrom's home runs by season: 0 in 1924, 4 in 1925, 9 in 1926, 7 in 1927, 14 in 1928, 15 in 1929, 22 in 1930, 5 in 1931, 15 in 1932, 5 in 1933, 4 in 1934, 3 in 1935, and 0 in 1936. His most in one season was 22, in 1930.
- What was Freddie Lindstrom's career batting average?
- Freddie Lindstrom batted .311 over his career, with 1,747 hits in 5,611 at bats.
- How many RBI did Freddie Lindstrom have?
- Freddie Lindstrom drove in 779 runs in his career.