Fred Mann
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1882-1887)
Fred Mann was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1887 for 5 teams, including the Worcester Ruby Legs, a span of 6 seasons. In 577 career games, he hit .262 with 597 hits, 12 home runs, and 181 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 4,249.
- 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 / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 178 lb
- Died
- 4/16/1916 in Springfield, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1882-05-01
- Last Game
- 1887-10-10
Full name: Fred J. Mann
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 577 | 2,277 | 388 | 597 | 104 | 68 | 12 | 181 | 67 | 163 | 57 | .262 | .323 | .383 | .707 | 4,249 |
Career AVG .262 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .323 vs. league average .295 across their career seasons — +9.7% above league average.
Career SLG .383 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — +13.2% above league average.
Career OPS .707 vs. league average .634 across their career seasons — +11.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | NL | 19 | 77 | 12 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .234 | .248 (-6%) | .275 (-8%) | .329 (-9%) | .605 (-9%) | -92.0 |
| 1882 | PH4 | AA | 29 | 121 | 13 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | .231 | .248 (-7%) | .275 (-7%) | .329 (+8%) | .605 (+1%) | -92.0 |
| 1883 | CL5 | AA | 96 | 394 | 61 | 98 | 18 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | .249 | .257 (-3%) | .285 (-2%) | .345 (+7%) | .631 (+3%) | 122.1 |
| 1884 | CL5 | AA | 99 | 366 | 70 | 101 | 12 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | .276 | .243 (+13%) | .278 (+22%) | .327 (+42%) | .606 (+33%) | 1953.9 |
| 1885 | PT1 | AA | 99 | 391 | 60 | 99 | 17 | 6 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 31 | 0 | .253 | .244 (+4%) | .287 (+10%) | .325 (+1%) | .613 (+5%) | 453.4 |
| 1886 | PT1 | AA | 116 | 440 | 85 | 110 | 16 | 14 | 2 | 60 | 26 | 45 | 0 | .250 | .246 (+1%) | .302 (+11%) | .331 (+10%) | .634 (+10%) | 887.5 |
| 1887 | CL3 | AA | 64 | 259 | 45 | 80 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 41 | 25 | 23 | 24 | .309 | .270 (+14%) | .331 (+16%) | .373 (+19%) | .705 (+18%) | 851.7 |
| 1887 | PH4 | AA | 55 | 229 | 42 | 63 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 32 | 16 | 15 | 18 | .275 | .270 (+2%) | .331 (+1%) | .373 (+4%) | .705 (+3%) | 851.7 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 577 | 2,277 | 388 | 597 | 104 | 68 | 12 | 181 | 67 | 163 | 57 | .262 | — | — | — | — | 4,936 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 10 | 0 | 97 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 3B | 56 | 0 | 65 | 79 | 46 | 6 |
| OF | 511 | 0 | 819 | 69 | 120 | 17 |
| SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1882 | WOR | 1B | 1 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1882 | WOR | 3B | 18 | 0 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 2 |
| 1882 | PH4 | 3B | 29 | 0 | 32 | 39 | 18 | 3 |
| 1883 | CL5 | 1B | 9 | 0 | 86 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1883 | CL5 | 3B | 6 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 5 | 1 |
| 1883 | CL5 | OF | 82 | 0 | 124 | 16 | 24 | 4 |
| 1883 | CL5 | SS | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | CL5 | 2B | 2 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
| 1884 | CL5 | OF | 97 | 0 | 120 | 12 | 22 | 2 |
| 1885 | PT1 | 3B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | PT1 | OF | 97 | 0 | 157 | 10 | 17 | 2 |
| 1886 | PT1 | OF | 116 | 0 | 203 | 13 | 30 | 3 |
| 1887 | CL3 | OF | 64 | 0 | 112 | 11 | 17 | 4 |
| 1887 | PH4 | OF | 55 | 0 | 103 | 7 | 10 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 10 |
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 56 |
| Shortstop | 1 |
| Left Field | 39 |
| Center Field | 444 |
| Right Field | 28 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Fred Mann (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Mann
- What years did Fred Mann play?
- Fred Mann played in Major League Baseball from 1882 to 1887.
- Was Fred Mann a pitcher?
- No. Fred Mann was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Fred Mann hit?
- Fred Mann hit 12 career home runs with 597 hits.
- What was Fred Mann's career batting average?
- Fred Mann batted .262 over his career, with 597 hits in 2,277 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Mann have?
- Fred Mann drove in 181 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Mann in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Mann has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.