Fritz Von Kolnitz
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1914-1916)
Fritz Von Kolnitz was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1916 for the Cincinnati Reds and the Chicago White Sox, a span of 3 seasons. In 115 career games, he hit .212 with 48 hits and 19 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 175 lb
- Died
- 3/18/1948 in Mount Pleasant, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1914-04-18
- Last Game
- 1916-09-17
Full name: Alfred Holmes Von Kolnitz
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 115 | 226 | 15 | 48 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 33 | .212 | .264 | .261 | .526 | -569 |
Career AVG .212 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.
Career OBP .264 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.
Career SLG .261 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.
Career OPS .526 vs. league average .652 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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 | CIN | NL | 41 | 104 | 8 | 23 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 16 | .221 | .255 (-13%) | .322 (-16%) | .339 (-29%) | .661 (-23%) | -342.7 |
| 1915 | CIN | NL | 50 | 78 | 6 | 15 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 11 | .192 | .250 (-23%) | .318 (-19%) | .332 (-19%) | .651 (-19%) | -225.9 |
| 1916 | CHA | AL | 24 | 44 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 6 | .227 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 115 | 226 | 15 | 48 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 15 | 33 | .212 | — | — | — | — | -569 | ||
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 (115 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 60 | 114 | 11 | 24 | 0 | 9 | .211 |
| Away | 55 | 112 | 4 | 24 | 0 | 12 | .214 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-17 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-13 | CHW | SLA | W | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-10 | CHW | SLA | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-08 | CHW | CLE | W | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-09-02 | CHW | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1916-08-31 | CHW | PHA | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916-08-30 | CHW | PHA | W | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 1916-08-25 | CHW | MIN | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916-08-23 | CHW | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916-08-16 | CHW | BOS | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3B | 51 | 0 | 38 | 74 | 10 | 6 |
| C | 4 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OF | 12 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| SS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | CIN | 1B | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1914 | CIN | 3B | 20 | 0 | 20 | 44 | 6 | 2 |
| 1914 | CIN | C | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1914 | CIN | OF | 11 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1915 | CIN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1915 | CIN | 3B | 18 | 0 | 9 | 19 | 2 | 3 |
| 1915 | CIN | C | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | CIN | SS | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1916 | CHA | 3B | 13 | 0 | 9 | 11 | 2 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 4 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Third Base | 51 |
| Shortstop | 6 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 7 |
| Right Field | 3 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| College of Charleston | Charleston | SC | 1911 |
| University of South Carolina | Columbia | SC | 1912, 1913 |
Fritz Von Kolnitz: the record in brief
The profile opens with Fritz Von Kolnitz's first major league game on April 18, 1914; the last one listed came on September 17, 1916. Von Kolnitz played for the Cincinnati Reds (1914 through 1915) and the Chicago White Sox (1916). At 5 feet, 10 inches and 175 pounds, Von Kolnitz is listed as a third baseman. The bio says Von Kolnitz threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is May 20, 1893, in Charleston, SC, USA. Von Kolnitz's death is recorded on March 18, 1948, in Mount Pleasant, SC, USA. Fritz Von Kolnitz was the playing name; the full given name is Alfred Holmes.
Von Kolnitz collected 48 hits in 226 at bats across 115 games, good for a .212 batting average, plus 19 RBI. Von Kolnitz got on base at a .264 rate and slugged .261 (.526 OPS). Von Kolnitz's .212 average ran 15.6% below the .252 that the league posted over the same seasons. Von Kolnitz collected a career-high 23 hits in 1914. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .221 in 1914, did not top the league's .255.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fritz Von Kolnitz
- What years did Fritz Von Kolnitz play?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1916.
- Was Fritz Von Kolnitz a pitcher?
- No. Fritz Von Kolnitz was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fritz Von Kolnitz hit?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz hit 0 career home runs with 48 hits.
- What teams did Fritz Von Kolnitz play for?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz played for 2 teams: the Cincinnati Reds (1914–1915) and the Chicago White Sox (1916).
- What were Fritz Von Kolnitz's career stats?
- In 115 games, Fritz Von Kolnitz had 48 hits, 19 RBI, 15 runs, and 5 stolen bases, with a .212 batting average.
- What position did Fritz Von Kolnitz play?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fritz Von Kolnitz and how much did he weigh?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz was listed at 5 feet 10 inches and 175 pounds.
- What was Fritz Von Kolnitz's career batting average?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz batted .212 over his career, with 48 hits in 226 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fritz Von Kolnitz have?
- Fritz Von Kolnitz drove in 19 runs in his career.
- Is Fritz Von Kolnitz in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fritz Von Kolnitz has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.