Fred Beene, baseball player, 1968-1975

Fred Beene

Born: 11/24/1942 in Angleton, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1968-09-18 | Final Game: 1975-09-28

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 155 lbs

Full name: Freddy Ray Beene

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Biography

Fred Beene, born in 1942, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1968 to 1975. Known for his solid pitching mechanics and competitive spirit, Beene made a name for himself in Major League Baseball during an era characterized by a transition towards more offensive play. He played primarily as a relief pitcher, showcasing his ability to anchor games in critical situations. Over the course of his career, Beene achieved a record of 12-7, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.62, which highlighted his effectiveness on the mound. He recorded 156 strikeouts and secured 8 saves, demonstrating his versatility as both a starter and a reliever. Beene's contributions to his teams were significant, as he consistently provided reliable performances during a time when pitching depth was becoming increasingly important in the game. His career remains a testament to the evolving nature of baseball during the late 1960s and early 1970s, as teams began to place greater emphasis on specialized roles within their pitching staffs.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
12 7 112 6 0 0 8 288.0 274 116 21 111 156 3.62 0

Career ERA 3.62 vs. league average 3.56 across their career seasons — near 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
1968 BAL AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 1.0 2 1 1 1 9.00 — 0.0
1969 BAL AL 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 2.7 2 0 1 0 0.00 — 0.0
1970 BAL AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.0 8 4 5 4 6.00 — 0.0
1972 NYY AL 1 3 29 1 0 0 3 57.7 55 15 24 37 2.34 3.26 (+28%) -
1973 NYY AL 6 0 19 4 0 0 1 91.0 67 17 27 49 1.68 3.75 (+55%) -
1974 NYY AL 0 0 6 0 0 0 1 10.0 9 3 2 10 2.70 3.63 (+26%) -
1974 CLE AL 4 4 32 0 0 0 2 73.0 68 40 26 35 4.93 3.63 (-36%) -644.9
1975 CLE AL 1 0 19 1 0 0 1 46.7 63 36 25 20 6.94 3.71 (-87%) -1099.6

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .368 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1968 BAL AL 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1969 BAL AL 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1970 BAL AL 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1972 NYY AL 30 9 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1973 NYY AL 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 NYY AL 6 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1974 CLE AL 33 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000 — — — — 0.0
1975 CLE AL 20 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 112 6 30 47 1 3

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1968 BAL P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1969 BAL P 2 0 1 0 0 0
1970 BAL P 4 0 0 0 0 0
1972 NYA P 29 1 8 6 1 1
1973 NYA P 19 4 9 15 0 2
1974 NYA P 6 0 1 3 0 0
1974 CLE P 32 0 8 14 0 0
1975 CLE P 19 1 3 9 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 112

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Sam Houston State University Huntsville TX 1962, 1963, 1964