Fred Wigington

Born: 12/16/1897 in Rogers, NE, USA

Died: 5/8/1980 in Mesa, AZ, USA

MLB Debut: 1923-04-20 | Final Game: 1923-09-24

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 168 lbs

Full name: Fred Thomas Wigington

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Biography

Fred Wigington was a professional baseball player born in 1897, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned a mere few months during the 1923 season. He was primarily known as a position player, making his debut on April 20, 1923, and appearing in a total of four games before concluding his time in the league on September 24 of the same year. Despite the aspirations that come with a major league career, Wigington recorded no hits, home runs, or RBIs, finishing his tenure with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. Wigington's short stint in the majors placed him in the context of the early 1920s, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more dynamic offensive game. While his on-field contributions were limited, his experience as a major leaguer reflects the challenging competition and the sheer volume of talented players during that transformative period in baseball history. Although not a standout in terms of statistics, his journey to the big leagues is a testament to the dreams and aspirations of many players who sought to make their mark at the highest level of the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	8.3	11	3	0	5	2	3.24	0

Career ERA 3.24 vs. league average 4.03 across their career seasons — 19.6% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1923	STL	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	8.3	11	3	5	2	3.24	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1923	STL	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	5	2	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1923	SLN	P	4	0	0	5	2	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4