Fritz Scheeren
Born: 7/1/1891 in Kokomo, IN, USA
Died: 6/17/1973 in Kittanning, PA, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-09-14 | Final Game: 1915-05-11
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 159 lbs
Full name: Frederick Scheeren
Biography
Fritz Scheeren was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played primarily as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 until May 11, 1915, during which he appeared in a total of 15 games. Scheeren showcased his abilities at the plate, accumulating 9 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 2 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .265. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, as evidenced by his recorded 1 stolen base.
Scheeren's brief career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented game. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions as a player reflect the evolving dynamics of the sport during this era. Despite limited statistics, Scheeren's participation in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse array of players who shaped the game's development in its early years.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 34 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.265 | 0.286 | 0.412 | 0.697 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | NL | 11 | 31 | 4 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 0.290 | 0.0 |
| 1915 | PIT | NL | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 11 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | PIT | OF | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 1915 | PIT | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Center Field | 5 |
| Right Field | 8 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lafayette College | Easton | PA | 1913, 1914 |