Fred Pfeffer, baseball player, 1882-1897

Fred Pfeffer

Born: 3/17/1860 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 4/10/1932 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1882-05-01 | Final Game: 1897-06-14

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 184 lbs

Full name: Nathaniel Frederick Pfeffer

Biography

Fred Pfeffer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1882 to 1897. Born in 1860, Pfeffer made his mark in the early years of professional baseball, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more modern style of play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 2-1, demonstrating his ability to contribute effectively on the mound despite a relatively brief playing tenure. His earned run average (ERA) stood at an impressive 2.62, reflecting his skill in limiting runs and maintaining a strong defensive presence. Throughout his career, Pfeffer struck out 13 batters and recorded 2 saves, showcasing his versatility and reliability in critical moments. While he may not have achieved the notoriety of some of his contemporaries, Pfeffer's contributions to the game during a formative period in baseball history helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers. His career in the late 19th century offers a glimpse into the evolution of pitching strategies and the growing importance of specialized roles within the game.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
2 1 8 2 2 0 2 44.7 41 13 1 20 13 2.62 0

Season-by-Season Pitching

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1671 6560 1096 1680 231 120 94 1021 383 527 503 0.256 0.313 0.371 0.684 1546.7

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
13 48 12 17 2 0 2 4 2 1 0.354

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1886 WS CHN 6 21 7 6 0 0 1 4 2 1 0.286
1885 WS CHN 7 27 5 11 2 0 1 0 0 0 0.407

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 15 0 124 7 11 5
2B 1538 0 4719 5108 857 894
3B 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 3 0 3 0 0 0
P 8 0 3 7 0 0
SS 121 0 213 407 112 53

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 8
First Base 15
Second Base 1538
Third Base 1
Shortstop 121
Center Field 2
Right Field 1