Freddy Spurgeon

Freddy Spurgeon was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the major leagues during the mid-1920s. Born in 1901, he played primarily as a position player from 1924 until his retirement in 1927. Over the course of his career, Spurgeon appeared in 316 games, demonstrating a solid batting prowess with a career batting average of .285. His offensive contributions included 335 hits and 100 runs batted in, along with a notable total of 23 stolen bases, showcasing his speed on the base paths. Spurgeon's lone home run in the big leagues highlights a more contact-oriented playing style, characteristic of the era he played in, which was marked by a focus on batting average and speed rather than power hitting. His performance contributed to the teams he played for during a time when baseball was evolving, and his ability to get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset. Although his career was relatively short, his impact on the field and contributions to the game remain part of baseball's rich history.