Fred Raymer
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901-1905)
Fred Raymer was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1905 for the Chicago Cubs and the Boston Braves, a span of 5 seasons. In 371 career games, he hit .218 with 301 hits, 1 home runs, and 101 RBI.
- 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
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 6/11/1957 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-04-24
- Last Game
- 1905-10-07
Full name: Frederick Charles Raymer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 371 | 1,380 | 95 | 301 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 101 | 50 | 32 | 132 | .218 | .242 | .259 | .501 | -4,633 |
Career AVG .218 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 14.5% below league average.
Career OBP .242 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Career OPS .501 vs. league average .645 across their career seasons — 22.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CHN | NL | 120 | 463 | 41 | 108 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 43 | 18 | 11 | 51 | .233 | .271 (-14%) | .326 (-21%) | .359 (-24%) | .686 (-23%) | -1641.8 |
| 1904 | BSN | NL | 114 | 419 | 28 | 88 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 17 | 13 | 34 | .210 | .246 (-15%) | .300 (-22%) | .321 (-19%) | .622 (-20%) | -1245.8 |
| 1905 | BSN | NL | 137 | 498 | 26 | 105 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 15 | 8 | 47 | .211 | .248 (-15%) | .307 (-24%) | .322 (-23%) | .629 (-24%) | -1745.6 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 371 | 1,380 | 95 | 301 | 40 | 7 | 1 | 101 | 50 | 32 | 132 | .218 | — | — | — | — | -4,633 | ||
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 (371 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 175 | 646 | 46 | 141 | 1 | 43 | .218 |
| Away | 196 | 735 | 50 | 159 | 0 | 50 | .216 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905-10-07 | BSN | BRO | W | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-07 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-06 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1905-10-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-05 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-04 | BSN | PIT | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-10-03 | BSN | PIT | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-30 | BSN | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1905-09-28 | BSN | CHC | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 6 |
| Second Base | 251 |
| Third Base | 82 |
| Shortstop | 29 |
| Left Field | 1 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Fred Raymer (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Fred Raymer: the record in brief
Fred Raymer's major league career runs from a debut on April 24, 1901 to a final game on October 7, 1905. The team column moves through the Chicago Orphans (1901) and the Boston Beaneaters (1904 to 1905). Raymer played primarily as a second baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on November 12, 1875, in Leavenworth, KS, USA and a listed size of 5'11" and 185 pounds. Raymer died on June 11, 1957, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Raymer's full given name, per the bio, is Frederick Charles Raymer.
Raymer's career batting table shows 371 games, 1,380 at bats and 301 hits, a .218 average, along with 1 home run, 101 RBI, and 50 stolen bases. The on-base percentage is .242 and the slugging percentage .259, for an OPS of .501. Set against a .255 league average for the same years, Raymer's .218 average sits 14.5% below it. In OPS terms, Raymer's .501 stands 22.3% below the league's .645. The highest hit total in a season was 108, in 1901. 1901 brought the most runs batted in, 43.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Raymer
- What years did Fred Raymer play?
- Fred Raymer played in Major League Baseball from 1901 to 1905.
- Was Fred Raymer a pitcher?
- No. Fred Raymer was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Raymer hit?
- Fred Raymer hit 1 career home run with 301 hits.
- What teams did Fred Raymer play for?
- Fred Raymer played for 2 teams: the Chicago Orphans (1901) and the Boston Beaneaters (1904–1905).
- What were Fred Raymer's career stats?
- In 371 games, Fred Raymer had 301 hits, 1 home runs, 101 RBI, 95 runs, and 50 stolen bases, with a .218 batting average.
- What position did Fred Raymer play?
- Fred Raymer played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Raymer and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Raymer was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Fred Raymer hit each season?
- Fred Raymer's home runs by season: 0 in 1901, 1 in 1904, and 0 in 1905. His most in one season was 1, in 1904.
- What was Fred Raymer's career batting average?
- Fred Raymer batted .218 over his career, with 301 hits in 1,380 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Raymer have?
- Fred Raymer drove in 101 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Raymer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Raymer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.