Fred Warner
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1875-1884)
Fred Warner was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884 for 6 teams, including the Philadelphia Centennials, a span of 10 seasons. In 257 career games, he hit .234 with 242 hits, 1 home runs, and 47 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
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 155 lb
- Died
- 2/13/1886 in Philadelphia, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1875-04-21
- Last Game
- 1884-09-11
Full name: Frederick John Rodney Warner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 257 | 1,034 | 115 | 242 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 27 | 58 | .234 | .254 | .275 | .529 | -1,581 |
Career AVG .234 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.
Career OBP .254 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.
Career SLG .275 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 16.4% below league average.
Career OPS .529 vs. league average .606 across their career seasons — 12.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH3 | 14 | 57 | 11 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2 | .246 | .253 (-3%) | .260 (-1%) | .309 (+2%) | .570 (+1%) | 5.0 | |
| 1876 | PHN | NL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1878 | IN1 | NL | 43 | 165 | 19 | 41 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 15 | .248 | .259 (-4%) | .278 (-8%) | .319 (-15%) | .597 (-11%) | -234.3 |
| 1879 | CL2 | NL | 76 | 316 | 32 | 77 | 11 | 4 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 2 | 20 | .244 | .255 (-5%) | .270 (-8%) | .328 (-8%) | .599 (-8%) | -342.1 |
| 1883 | PHI | NL | 39 | 141 | 13 | 32 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 5 | 21 | .227 | .257 (-12%) | .285 (-11%) | .345 (-18%) | .631 (-15%) | -282.4 |
| 1884 | BR3 | AA | 84 | 352 | 40 | 78 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | .222 | .243 (-9%) | .278 (-7%) | .327 (-26%) | .606 (-17%) | -727.1 |
| Career · 6 seasons | 257 | 1,034 | 115 | 242 | 29 | 5 | 1 | 47 | 0 | 27 | 58 | .234 | — | — | — | — | -1,581 | ||
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.
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3B | 176 | 0 | 218 | 312 | 120 | 22 |
| OF | 39 | 0 | 72 | 7 | 20 | 0 |
| SS | 41 | 0 | 41 | 124 | 17 | 9 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1875 | PH3 | OF | 14 | 0 | 27 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 1876 | PHN | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 1878 | IN1 | OF | 2 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1878 | IN1 | SS | 41 | 0 | 41 | 124 | 17 | 9 |
| 1879 | CL2 | 1B | 1 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1879 | CL2 | 3B | 54 | 0 | 78 | 109 | 39 | 5 |
| 1879 | CL2 | OF | 21 | 0 | 36 | 4 | 9 | 0 |
| 1883 | PHI | 3B | 38 | 0 | 46 | 54 | 29 | 4 |
| 1883 | PHI | OF | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | BR3 | 3B | 84 | 0 | 94 | 149 | 52 | 13 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 176 |
| Shortstop | 41 |
| Left Field | 15 |
| Center Field | 22 |
| Right Field | 2 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Fred Warner (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Fred Warner: the record in brief
According to the bio, Fred Warner debuted on April 21, 1875 and played a final game on September 11, 1884. The team column moves through the Philadelphia Centennials (1875), the Philadelphia Athletics (1876), the Indianapolis Blues (1878), the Cleveland Blues (1879), the Philadelphia Quakers (1883), and the Brooklyn Atlantics (1884). Warner is listed as a third baseman at 155 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. The recorded birth is January 7, 1855, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio records the death on February 13, 1886, in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The bio lists the given name Frederick John Rodney.
Warner's career batting table shows 257 games, 1,034 at bats and 242 hits, a .234 average, along with 1 home run and 47 RBI. Warner got on base at a .254 rate and slugged .275 (.529 OPS). Over the seasons Warner played, league hitters batted .251; the .234 career figure is 6.9% below that. By OPS the gap is 12.8% below league average (.529 against .606). Warner collected a career-high 78 hits in 1884. The RBI column peaks at 22 in 1879.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Warner
- What years did Fred Warner play?
- Fred Warner played in Major League Baseball from 1875 to 1884.
- Was Fred Warner a pitcher?
- No. Fred Warner was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Warner hit?
- Fred Warner hit 1 career home runs with 242 hits.
- What was Fred Warner's career batting average?
- Fred Warner batted .234 over his career, with 242 hits in 1,034 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Warner have?
- Fred Warner drove in 47 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Warner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Warner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.