Fred Raymer
Born: 11/12/1875 in Leavenworth, KS, USA
Died: 6/11/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
MLB Debut: 1901-04-24 | Final Game: 1905-10-07
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs
Full name: Frederick Charles Raymer
Biography
Fred Raymer was a professional baseball player born in 1875, who had a noteworthy career spanning from 1901 to 1905. Primarily a position player, Raymer played in a total of 371 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He recorded 301 hits, contributing to a batting average of .218, as well as driving in 101 runs. His offensive output included a single home run and he demonstrated notable speed on the bases with 50 stolen bases to his credit.
Raymer's career unfolded during the early years of modern baseball, a period characterized by the evolution of the game and the transition from the Deadball Era. His contributions on the field, while not making him a household name, reflected the grit and determination of players from that era, who often played the game with a different style and approach compared to later generations. Raymer's legacy remains as part of the foundational history of baseball, embodying the spirit of competition and the pursuit of excellence that has defined the sport.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 1380 | 95 | 301 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 101 | 50 | 32 | 132 | 0.218 | 0.242 | 0.259 | 0.501 | -5873.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CHC | NL | 120 | 463 | 41 | 108 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 18 | 11 | 51 | 0.233 | -2063.5 |
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 114 | 419 | 28 | 88 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 34 | 0.210 | -1548.9 |
| 1905 | BSN | NL | 137 | 498 | 26 | 105 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 47 | 0.211 | -2260.5 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 6 | 1 | 67 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 2B | 251 | 248 | 534 | 744 | 62 | 73 |
| 3B | 82 | 0 | 79 | 143 | 30 | 5 |
| OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 29 | 0 | 47 | 76 | 10 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CHN | 1B | 5 | 0 | 54 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| 1901 | CHN | 2B | 3 | 0 | 6 | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901 | CHN | 3B | 82 | 0 | 79 | 143 | 30 | 5 |
| 1901 | CHN | SS | 29 | 0 | 47 | 76 | 10 | 9 |
| 1904 | BSN | 2B | 114 | 114 | 272 | 351 | 27 | 38 |
| 1905 | BSN | 1B | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905 | BSN | 2B | 134 | 134 | 256 | 381 | 34 | 35 |
| 1905 | BSN | OF | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 251 |
| Third Base | 82 |
| Shortstop | 29 |
| Left Field | 1 |