Fred Luderus
First Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1909-1920)
Fred Luderus was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1920 for the Chicago Cubs and the Philadelphia Phillies, a span of 12 seasons. In 1,346 career games, he hit .277 with 1,344 hits, 84 home runs, and 642 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 10,590.
- 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
- First Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 1/5/1961 in Three Lakes, WI, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1909-09-23
- Last Game
- 1920-06-23
Full name: Frederick William Luderus
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,346 | 4,851 | 570 | 1,344 | 251 | 54 | 84 | 642 | 55 | 414 | 429 | .277 | .340 | .403 | .743 | 10,590 |
Career AVG .277 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +7.9% above league average.
Career OBP .340 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — +5.5% above league average.
Career SLG .403 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.
Career OPS .743 vs. league average .660 across their career seasons — +12.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHN | NL | 11 | 37 | 8 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .297 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1910 | CHN | NL | 24 | 54 | 5 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 3 | .204 | .249 (-18%) | .317 (-19%) | .326 (-21%) | .644 (-20%) | -160.7 |
| 1910 | PHI | NL | 21 | 68 | 10 | 20 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 9 | 5 | .294 | .249 (+18%) | .317 (+21%) | .326 (+30%) | .644 (+26%) | -160.7 |
| 1911 | PHI | NL | 146 | 551 | 69 | 166 | 24 | 11 | 16 | 99 | 6 | 40 | 76 | .301 | .266 (+13%) | .336 (+5%) | .356 (+32%) | .693 (+19%) | 1875.6 |
| 1912 | PHI | NL | 148 | 572 | 77 | 147 | 31 | 5 | 10 | 69 | 8 | 44 | 65 | .257 | .268 (-4%) | .335 (-5%) | .358 (+6%) | .694 (+1%) | -18.1 |
| 1913 | PHI | NL | 155 | 588 | 67 | 154 | 32 | 7 | 18 | 86 | 5 | 34 | 51 | .262 | .259 (+1%) | .325 (-6%) | .345 (+25%) | .670 (+10%) | 806.7 |
| 1914 | PHI | NL | 121 | 443 | 55 | 110 | 16 | 5 | 12 | 55 | 2 | 33 | 31 | .248 | .255 (-3%) | .322 (-5%) | .339 (+14%) | .661 (+5%) | 323.8 |
| 1915 | PHI | NL | 141 | 499 | 55 | 157 | 36 | 7 | 7 | 62 | 9 | 42 | 36 | .315 | .250 (+26%) | .318 (+18%) | .332 (+37%) | .651 (+28%) | 2552.2 |
| 1916 | PHI | NL | 146 | 508 | 52 | 143 | 26 | 3 | 5 | 53 | 8 | 41 | 32 | .281 | .248 (+13%) | .314 (+9%) | .326 (+15%) | .640 (+12%) | 1095.7 |
| 1917 | PHI | NL | 154 | 522 | 57 | 136 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 72 | 5 | 65 | 35 | .261 | .248 (+5%) | .312 (+12%) | .323 (+8%) | .635 (+10%) | 1173.4 |
| 1918 | PHI | NL | 125 | 468 | 54 | 135 | 23 | 2 | 5 | 67 | 4 | 42 | 33 | .288 | .255 (+13%) | .318 (+10%) | .326 (+16%) | .645 (+13%) | 1134.5 |
| 1919 | PHI | NL | 138 | 509 | 60 | 149 | 30 | 6 | 5 | 49 | 6 | 54 | 48 | .293 | .262 (+12%) | .322 (+13%) | .347 (+16%) | .670 (+15%) | 1533.5 |
| 1920 | PHI | NL | 16 | 32 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 6 | .156 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,346 | 4,851 | 570 | 1,344 | 251 | 54 | 84 | 642 | 55 | 414 | 429 | .277 | — | — | — | — | 10,156 | ||
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 (1346 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 678 | 2404 | 303 | 700 | 63 | 354 | .291 |
| Away | 668 | 2447 | 265 | 642 | 21 | 303 | .262 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1920-06-23 | PHI | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-06-22 | PHI | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1920-06-21 | PHI | CIN | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1920-06-17 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-06-04 | PHI | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-06-01 | PHI | BSN | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1920-05-30 | PHI | NY1 | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-05-22 | PHI | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-05-20 | PHI | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920-05-12 | PHI | PIT | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1326 | 42 | 13126 | 843 | 201 | 725 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | CHN | 1B | 11 | 11 | 110 | 4 | 6 | 4 |
| 1910 | CHN | 1B | 17 | 12 | 151 | 7 | 4 | 7 |
| 1910 | PHI | 1B | 19 | 19 | 184 | 12 | 3 | 15 |
| 1911 | PHI | 1B | 146 | 0 | 1373 | 77 | 22 | 85 |
| 1912 | PHI | 1B | 146 | 0 | 1421 | 104 | 15 | 77 |
| 1913 | PHI | 1B | 155 | 0 | 1533 | 92 | 26 | 76 |
| 1914 | PHI | 1B | 121 | 0 | 1102 | 76 | 30 | 49 |
| 1915 | PHI | 1B | 141 | 0 | 1409 | 99 | 11 | 76 |
| 1916 | PHI | 1B | 146 | 0 | 1499 | 71 | 28 | 83 |
| 1917 | PHI | 1B | 154 | 0 | 1597 | 91 | 16 | 91 |
| 1918 | PHI | 1B | 125 | 0 | 1307 | 98 | 17 | 74 |
| 1919 | PHI | 1B | 138 | 0 | 1385 | 108 | 22 | 82 |
| 1920 | PHI | 1B | 7 | 0 | 55 | 4 | 1 | 6 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1326 |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 27th | 1.0 | 64 | 0 |
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Fred Luderus: the record in brief
Fred Luderus's major league career runs from a debut on September 23, 1909 to a final game on June 23, 1920. The season rows list, in order, the Chicago Cubs (1909 to 1910) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1910 to 1920). At 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds, Luderus is listed as a first baseman. The bio says Luderus hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Luderus was born on September 12, 1885, in Milwaukee, WI, USA. Luderus's death is recorded on January 5, 1961, in Three Lakes, WI, USA. The given name on file is Frederick William Luderus.
The batting record for Luderus: 1,346 games, 1,344 hits in 4,851 at bats, and a .277 average, adding 84 home runs, 642 RBI, and 55 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .340 clip and slugging .403, Luderus finished with a .743 OPS. Measured against the leagues Luderus played in, the .277 career average compares with a .257 league average over the same seasons, 7.9% above the league.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Luderus
- What years did Fred Luderus play?
- Fred Luderus played in Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1920.
- Was Fred Luderus a pitcher?
- No. Fred Luderus was a position player (First Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Luderus hit?
- Fred Luderus hit 84 career home runs with 1,344 hits.
- What teams did Fred Luderus play for?
- Fred Luderus played for 2 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1909–1910) and the Philadelphia Phillies (1910–1920).
- What were Fred Luderus's career stats?
- In 1,346 games, Fred Luderus had 1,344 hits, 84 home runs, 642 RBI, 570 runs, and 55 stolen bases, with a .277 batting average.
- What position did Fred Luderus play?
- Fred Luderus played primarily as a first baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Luderus and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Luderus was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fred Luderus hit each season?
- Fred Luderus's home runs by season: 1 in 1909, 0 in 1910, 16 in 1911, 10 in 1912, 18 in 1913, 12 in 1914, 7 in 1915, 5 in 1916, 5 in 1917, 5 in 1918, 5 in 1919, and 0 in 1920. His most in one season was 18, in 1913.
- What was Fred Luderus's career batting average?
- Fred Luderus batted .277 over his career, with 1,344 hits in 4,851 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Luderus have?
- Fred Luderus drove in 642 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Luderus in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Luderus has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.