Fred Waterman
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1871-1875)
Fred Waterman was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1875 for the Washington Olympics, the Washington Blue Legs, and the Chicago White Stockings, a span of 5 seasons. In 61 career games, he hit .333 with 101 hits and 38 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 457.
- 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" / 148 lb
- Born
- 1845 in New York, NY, USA
- Died
- 12/16/1899 in Cincinnati, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1871-05-05
- Last Game
- 1875-09-23
Full name: Frederick A. Waterman
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61 | 303 | 81 | 101 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 3 | .333 | .357 | .409 | .766 | 457 |
Career AVG .333 vs. league average .275 across their career seasons — +21.3% above league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — +24.2% above league average.
Career SLG .409 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — +19.9% above league average.
Career OPS .766 vs. league average .628 across their career seasons — +21.9% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 | WS3 | 32 | 158 | 46 | 50 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 17 | 11 | 10 | 0 | .316 | .286 (+10%) | .311 (+15%) | .383 (+7%) | .695 (+11%) | 298.1 | |
| 1872 | WS3 | 9 | 45 | 13 | 17 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .378 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| 1873 | WS5 | 15 | 80 | 20 | 28 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1 | .350 | .290 (+20%) | .304 (+18%) | .357 (+8%) | .661 (+13%) | 159.3 | |
| 1875 | CH2 | 5 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .300 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 | |
| Career · 4 seasons | 61 | 303 | 81 | 101 | 9 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 11 | 11 | 3 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 457 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 8 |
| Third Base | 42 |
| Shortstop | 9 |
| Center Field | 3 |
| Right Field | 1 |
Fred Waterman: the record in brief
The profile opens with Fred Waterman's first major league game on May 5, 1871; the last one listed came on September 23, 1875. Club by club, the record runs the Washington Olympics (1871 to 1872), the Washington Blue Legs (1873), and the Chicago White Stockings (1875). Waterman played primarily as a third baseman. Born in 1845, in New York, NY, USA, Waterman was listed at 5 feet, 7 inches and 148 pounds. The bio records the death on December 16, 1899, in Cincinnati, OH, USA. On the record, Fred Waterman was born Frederick A. Waterman.
Across 61 games at the plate, Waterman's career line reads 101 hits in 303 at bats for a .333 average, along with 38 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .357 and .409 give Waterman a career OPS of .766. The league as a whole hit .275 across Waterman's seasons, which puts the .333 career mark 21.3% above average. Waterman collected a career-high 50 hits in 1871.
Frequently Asked Questions about Fred Waterman
- What years did Fred Waterman play?
- Fred Waterman played in Major League Baseball from 1871 to 1875.
- Was Fred Waterman a pitcher?
- No. Fred Waterman was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Fred Waterman hit?
- Fred Waterman hit 0 career home runs with 101 hits.
- What teams did Fred Waterman play for?
- Fred Waterman played for 3 teams: the Washington Olympics (1871–1872), the Washington Blue Legs (1873), and the Chicago White Stockings (1875).
- What were Fred Waterman's career stats?
- In 61 games, Fred Waterman had 101 hits, 38 RBI, 81 runs, and 11 stolen bases, with a .333 batting average.
- What position did Fred Waterman play?
- Fred Waterman played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Fred Waterman and how much did he weigh?
- Fred Waterman was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 148 pounds.
- What was Fred Waterman's career batting average?
- Fred Waterman batted .333 over his career, with 101 hits in 303 at bats.
- How many RBI did Fred Waterman have?
- Fred Waterman drove in 38 runs in his career.
- Is Fred Waterman in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Fred Waterman has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.