Fred Tyler
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914)
Fred Tyler was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1914 for the Boston Braves. In 6 career games, he hit .105 with 2 hits and 2 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
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 180 lb
- Died
- 10/14/1945 in East Derry, NH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-10-03
- Last Game
- 1914-10-06
Full name: Frederick Franklin Tyler
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .105 | .150 | .105 | .255 | 0 |
Career AVG .105 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.
Career OBP .150 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.
Career SLG .105 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.
Career OPS .255 vs. league average .661 across their career seasons — 61.4% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | BSN | NL | 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .105 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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
Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Away | 6 | 19 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | .105 |
Last 6 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-06 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914-10-06 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-10-05 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914-10-05 | BSN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-10-03 | BSN | NY1 | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1914-10-03 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Anselm College | Manchester | NH | 1911 |
Fred Tyler: the record in brief
Fred Tyler's major league career runs from a debut on October 3, 1914 to a final game on October 6, 1914. Every season row on the page belongs to the Boston Braves, in 1914. At 180 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame, Tyler is listed as a catcher. Tyler threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. Tyler was born on December 16, 1891, in Derry, NH, USA. Tyler's death is recorded on October 14, 1945, in East Derry, NH, USA. The bio lists the given name Frederick Franklin.
The batting record for Tyler: 6 games, 2 hits in 19 at bats, and a .105 average, adding 2 RBI. The league as a whole hit .255 across Tyler's seasons, which puts the .105 career mark 58.8% below average. The OPS comparison is .255 to a league .661, 61.4% below average. Only one season appears, 1914 for the Boston Braves, when Tyler played 6 games and went 2 for 19.
Tyler appears at one position only: catcher, in 6 games.
Before the majors, Tyler played college baseball at St. Anselm College (1911).
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Tyler
- Was Fred Tyler a pitcher?
- No. Fred Tyler was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Fred Tyler hit?
- Fred Tyler hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Fred Tyler's career batting average?
- Fred Tyler batted .105 over his career, with 2 hits in 19 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Tyler have?
- Fred Tyler drove in 2 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Tyler in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Tyler has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Fred Tyler play for?
- Fred Tyler played for the Boston Braves.