Fred Baczewski, baseball player, 1953-1955

Fred Baczewski

Born: 5/15/1926 in St. Paul, MN, USA

Died: 11/14/1976 in Culver City, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1953-04-26 | Final Game: 1955-04-16

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frederic John Baczewski

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Biography

Fred Baczewski was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1953 to 1955. Born in 1926, he made his mark during a transitional period in Major League Baseball, as the sport began to evolve with the influx of new talent and changes in playing styles following World War II. Over the course of his brief career, Baczewski compiled a record of 17 wins and 10 losses, showcasing his ability to compete at the highest level. Baczewski finished his career with a 4.45 earned run average (ERA) and recorded 104 strikeouts, reflecting his capability as a strikeout pitcher during his time on the mound. He also notched one save, demonstrating his versatility and his role in closing out games when needed. While his career was relatively short, Baczewski contributed to the rich tapestry of baseball during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game. His achievements remain a testament to the perseverance and talent required to excel in Major League Baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
17 10 63 40 14 2 1 279.3 306 138 38 111 104 4.45 0

Career ERA 4.45 vs. league average 4.01 across their career seasons — 10.8% 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
1953 CHC NL 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 10.0 20 7 6 3 6.30 4.14 (-52%) -
1953 CIN NL 11 4 24 18 10 1 1 138.3 125 53 52 58 3.45 4.14 (+17%) 48.5
1954 CIN NL 6 6 29 22 4 1 0 130.0 159 76 53 43 5.26 3.90 (-35%) -4295.1
1955 CIN NL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 2 0 0 18.00 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
63 89 5 12 0 0 1 2 0 2 34 0.135 0.154 0.169 0.322 0.0

Career AVG .135 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 48.4% below league average.

Career OBP .154 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 53.9% below league average.

Career SLG .169 vs. league average .394 across their career seasons — 57.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.322 vs. league average 0.728 across their career seasons — 55.7% 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
1953 CHC NL 9 2 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.500 — — — — 0.0
1953 CIN NL 24 45 4 8 0 0 1 2 0 1 14 0.178 — — — — 0.0
1954 CIN NL 29 42 1 3 0 0 0 0 0 1 19 0.071 — — — — 0.0
1955 CIN NL 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 63 22 17 29 5 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1953 CHN P 9 0 1 1 1 1
1953 CIN P 24 0 4 12 3 1
1954 CIN P 29 22 12 16 1 1
1955 CIN P 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 63

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1953 Rookie of the Year NL 6th 1.0 24 1