Fred Archer

Born: 3/7/1910 in Johnson City, TN, USA

Died: 10/31/1981 in Charlotte, NC, USA

MLB Debut: 1936-09-05 | Final Game: 1937-09-09

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 193 lbs

Full name: Frederick Marvin Archer

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Biography

Fred Archer was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1936 to 1937. Born in 1910, Archer made his mark in the Major Leagues during a time when the game was transitioning into a more modern era, moving away from the deadball era's emphasis on defense and pitching. Throughout his brief career, he played in a total of 5 games, finishing with a record of 2-3 and an earned run average (ERA) of 6.35. Archer recorded 11 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats, although he did not register any saves during his time in the league. Archer's contributions to baseball were significant not only for his on-field performances but also as part of a generation of players navigating the evolving landscape of the sport in the late 1930s. His journey through the majors reflects the struggles and aspirations of many players of the era who sought to make their names in a competitive environment. Despite the challenges he faced, Archer's legacy endures as part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	3	7	5	2	0	0	39.7	45	28	3	15	11	6.35	0

Career ERA 6.35 vs. league average 4.46 across their career seasons — 42.5% 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
1936	PHA	AL	2	3	6	5	2	0	0	36.7	41	26	15	9	6.38	4.59 (-39%)	-754.2
1937	PHA	AL	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	3.0	4	2	0	2	6.00	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
7	15	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	2	3	0.267	0.353	0.267	0.620	0.0

Career AVG .267 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .353 vs. league average .346 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .267 vs. league average .401 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.747 across their career seasons — 17.1% 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
1936	PHA	AL	6	15	1	4	0	0	0	1	0	1	3	0.267	—	—	—	—	0.0
1937	PHA	AL	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	7	0	1	7	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1936	PHA	P	6	0	1	6	0	1
1937	PHA	P	1	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	7