Fred Applegate

Born: 5/9/1879 in Williamsport, PA, USA

Died: 4/21/1968 in Williamsport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1904-09-30 | Final Game: 1904-10-10

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frederick Romaine Applegate

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Biography

Fred Applegate was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 20th century, a time when the sport was undergoing significant evolution and the foundation of modern baseball was being laid. Born in 1879, Applegate's career spanned from 1904 to 1909, during which he competed in a league characterized by its transition from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. While his major league career was brief, Applegate made his mark with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.43, striking out 12 batters over his time on the mound. Though Applegate did not achieve the level of fame or dominance that some of his contemporaries did, his participation in the game during this transformative period offers insight into the challenges and dynamics of early baseball. He played for a short duration but contributed to the fabric of the sport during a time when the role of pitchers was evolving, and strategies were beginning to shift. Applegate's career, while not highlighted by significant accolades, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the experiences of many players who contributed to the sport's growth in its formative years.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	3	3	3	0	0	21.0	29	15	0	8	12	6.43	0

Career ERA 6.43 vs. league average 2.66 across their career seasons — 142.0% 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
1904	PHA	AL	1	2	3	3	3	0	0	21.0	29	15	8	12	6.43	2.66 (-142%)	51.7

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
3	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.286	0.286	0.286	0.571	0.0

Career AVG .286 vs. league average .247 across their career seasons — +15.8% above league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .301 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .286 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.571 vs. league average 0.622 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1904	PHA	AL	3	7	0	2	0	0	0	1	0	0	3	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	3	3	0	8	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1904	PHA	P	3	3	0	8	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	3