Fred Blackwell, baseball player, 1917-1919

Fred Blackwell

Born: 9/7/1891 in Bowling Green, KY, USA

Died: 12/8/1975 in Morgantown, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1917-09-25 | Final Game: 1919-09-28

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Blackwell

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Biography

Fred Blackwell was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from September 25, 1917, to September 28, 1919, during a period marked by the aftermath of World War I and the evolving dynamics of Major League Baseball. Blackwell appeared in 35 games over his brief career, showcasing the challenges faced by players in an era where competition was fierce, and opportunities were limited. Throughout his time in the major leagues, Blackwell recorded 18 hits and accumulated 10 runs batted in, concluding his career with a batting average of .205. While he did not hit any home runs and did not register any stolen bases, his contributions as a player during this transitional period of baseball history are noteworthy. Blackwell's journey reflects the experiences of many players of his time, navigating the complexities of the game amidst the shifting social landscape of America. His legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
35 88 5 18 3 0 0 10 0 6 16 0.205 0.263 0.239 0.502 -226.7

Career AVG .205 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 19.8% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 17.2% below league average.

Career SLG .239 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 28.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.502 vs. league average 0.650 across their career seasons — 22.8% 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
1917 PIT NL 3 10 1 2 0 0 0 2 0 0 3 0.200 — — — — 0.0
1918 PIT NL 8 13 1 2 0 0 0 4 0 3 4 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1919 PIT NL 24 65 3 14 3 0 0 4 0 3 9 0.215 .262 (-18%) .322 (-19%) .347 (-25%) .670 (-22%) -226.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 33 0 120 28 6 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1917 PIT C 3 0 14 3 0 0
1918 PIT C 8 0 19 6 2 0
1919 PIT C 22 0 87 19 4 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 33