Fritz Ackley

Born: 4/10/1937 in Hayward, WI, USA

Died: 5/22/2002 in Duluth, MN, USA

MLB Debut: 1963-09-21 | Final Game: 1964-05-09

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 202 lbs

Full name: Florian Frederick Ackley

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Biography

Fritz Ackley, born in 1937, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the early 1960s. He played in the Major Leagues from 1963 until May 9, 1964, primarily as a member of the pitching staff. During his brief tenure, Ackley compiled a record of 1-0 with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.19. He showcased his ability to strike out hitters, finishing his career with a total of 17 strikeouts. Despite not recording any saves, Ackley contributed to his team's efforts during a transitional period in baseball, as the sport was shifting towards more specialized roles for pitchers. Ackley's playing career was set against the backdrop of the early 1960s, a time when Major League Baseball was beginning to see the emergence of more power hitters and an evolving approach to pitching strategies. While his career was relatively short, Ackley's contributions on the mound reflected the competitive spirit and dedication of players in that era. His journey in professional baseball remains a testament to the many athletes who pursued their dreams, often facing challenges in a league that was rapidly changing.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	0	5	4	0	0	0	19.3	17	9	4	11	17	4.19	0

Career ERA 4.19 vs. league average 3.52 across their career seasons — 19.0% worse 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
1963	CHW	AL	1	0	2	2	0	0	0	13.0	7	3	7	11	2.08	3.46 (+40%)	-
1964	CHW	AL	0	0	3	2	0	0	0	6.3	10	6	4	6	8.53	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
5	6	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1	4	0.333	0.429	0.500	0.929	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +34.2% above league average.

Career OBP .429 vs. league average .311 across their career seasons — +37.9% above league average.

Career SLG .500 vs. league average .375 across their career seasons — +33.4% above league average.

Career OPS 0.929 vs. league average 0.686 across their career seasons — +35.4% above 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
1963	CHW	AL	2	5	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0
1964	CHW	AL	3	1	0	1	1	0	0	1	0	1	0	1.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	5	4	0	6	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1963	CHA	P	2	2	0	4	0	0
1964	CHA	P	3	2	0	2	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	5