Fred Zahner, baseball player, 1894-1895

Fred Zahner

Born: 6/5/1870 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 7/24/1900 in Louisville, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-23 | Final Game: 1895-08-05

Full name: Frederick Joseph Zahner

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Biography

Fred Zahner was a professional baseball player born in 1870, whose career spanned from 1894 to 1895. Primarily serving as a position player, Zahner made a modest yet notable impact during his brief time in Major League Baseball. He participated in 35 games and recorded 21 hits, contributing 10 runs batted in with a batting average of .214. Although he did not hit any home runs, Zahner showcased his speed on the bases with 2 stolen bases, reflecting the more aggressive style of play that characterized the game's early years. Zahner's career unfolded during a transitional period in baseball history, as the sport was evolving from the late 19th century's deadball era into a more dynamic and competitive environment. While his tenure in the majors was brief, Zahner's involvement in the game during this formative time contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball history, exemplifying the spirit of perseverance and the love of the game that many players of his era embodied.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 98 14 21 1 2 0 10 2 9 10 0.214 0.287 0.265 0.552 -523.8

Career AVG .214 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — 29.2% below league average.

Career OBP .287 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 22.5% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .418 across their career seasons — 36.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.552 vs. league average 0.788 across their career seasons — 29.9% 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
1894 LS3 NL 14 49 7 10 0 1 0 4 2 3 6 0.204 — — — — -358.1
1895 LS3 NL 21 49 7 11 1 1 0 6 0 6 4 0.224 — — — — -165.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 7 0 0 2
C 31 0 51 19 17 0
OF 2 0 1 1 0 0
SS 1 0 2 5 4 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1894 LS3 1B 1 0 7 0 0 2
1894 LS3 C 10 0 23 5 8 0
1894 LS3 OF 2 0 1 1 0 0
1894 LS3 SS 1 0 2 5 4 1
1895 LS3 C 21 0 28 14 9 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 31
First Base 1
Shortstop 1
Right Field 2