Fred Beebe

Born: 12/31/1879 in Lincoln, NE, USA

Died: 10/30/1957 in Elgin, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1906-04-17 | Final Game: 1916-09-30

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frederick Leonard Beebe

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Biography

Fred Beebe, born in 1879, was a professional baseball pitcher who made his mark in Major League Baseball from 1906 until his retirement in 1916. Known for his skilled pitching and competitive nature, Beebe finished his career with a record of 62 wins and 83 losses, boasting an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.86. Over the course of a decade, he recorded 634 strikeouts and contributed to his teams with 4 saves, showcasing his versatility on the mound during an era that emphasized both pitching prowess and defensive play. Beebe played during a transformative period in baseball, transitioning from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded game that began to emerge in the 1910s. His ability to control the game through effective pitching helped him stand out among his contemporaries. While he may not have reached the heights of some of his peers, Beebe's contributions to the teams he played for were significant, and he remains a notable figure in the history of early 20th-century baseball. His legacy is marked by a commitment to the craft of pitching, reflecting the dedication and skill that characterized the players of his time.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
62	83	202	153	93	9	4	1294.3	1090	412	17	534	634	2.86	0

Career ERA 2.86 vs. league average 2.73 across their career seasons — 5.1% 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
1906	CHC	NL	6	1	14	6	4	0	1	70.0	56	21	32	55	2.70	2.68 (-1%)	-
1906	STL	NL	9	9	20	19	16	1	0	160.7	115	54	68	116	3.02	2.68 (-13%)	-
1907	STL	NL	7	19	31	29	24	4	0	238.3	192	72	109	141	2.72	2.50 (-9%)	-
1908	STL	NL	5	13	29	19	12	0	0	174.3	134	51	66	72	2.63	2.40 (-10%)	-
1909	STL	NL	15	21	44	34	18	1	1	287.7	256	90	104	105	2.82	2.55 (-11%)	-
1910	CIN	NL	12	14	35	26	11	2	0	214.3	193	73	94	93	3.07	2.79 (-10%)	-1640.5
1911	PHI	NL	3	3	9	8	3	0	0	48.3	52	24	24	20	4.47	3.37 (-32%)	-994.7
1916	CLE	AL	5	3	20	12	5	1	2	100.7	92	27	37	32	2.41	2.78 (+13%)	-568.2

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
205	457	24	72	7	6	0	30	1	8	93	0.158	0.172	0.199	0.371	-2599.1

Career AVG .158 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career OBP .172 vs. league average .312 across their career seasons — 44.9% below league average.

Career SLG .199 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 38.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.371 vs. league average 0.635 across their career seasons — 41.5% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1906	CHC	NL	14	29	1	3	1	0	3	0	1	6	0.103	—	—	—	—	0.0
1906	STL	NL	20	58	5	10	1	1	2	1	2	12	0.172	.247 (-30%)	.307 (-35%)	.315 (-29%)	.622 (-32%)	0.0
1907	STL	NL	31	86	4	11	1	1	6	0	1	21	0.128	.245 (-48%)	.304 (-55%)	.308 (-47%)	.613 (-51%)	-663.8
1908	STL	NL	29	56	1	7	0	1	1	0	0	4	0.125	.240 (-48%)	.298 (-58%)	.306 (-48%)	.605 (-53%)	-440.4
1909	STL	NL	44	108	4	18	2	0	10	0	1	28	0.167	.244 (-32%)	.306 (-43%)	.312 (-41%)	.618 (-42%)	-706.7
1910	CIN	NL	35	73	3	12	0	1	6	0	1	12	0.164	.249 (-34%)	.317 (-45%)	.326 (-41%)	.644 (-43%)	-503.6
1911	PHI	NL	12	19	2	5	2	1	1	0	1	2	0.263	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CLE	AL	20	28	4	6	0	1	1	0	1	8	0.214	—	—	—	—	0.0