Frederick Boardman

Born: 2/18/1851 in St. Joseph, MO, USA

Died: 4/12/1941 in Indianapolis, IN, USA

MLB Debut: 1874-08-29 | Final Game: 1874-08-29

Full name: Frederick Stanley Boardman

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Biography

Frederick Boardman was a professional baseball player born in 1851, who made a brief yet notable appearance in the sport during the early days of Major League Baseball. His career spanned a single game on August 29, 1874, a time when baseball was evolving rapidly and beginning to attract larger crowds. Boardman played as a position player and recorded one hit in his only game, resulting in a batting average of 0.25. While he did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs, his participation during this formative period of baseball history reflects the early development of the game and its burgeoning professional landscape. Though his playing career was short-lived, Boardman's involvement in the sport contributes to the rich tapestry of baseball's past, where many players had fleeting moments of fame amid a backdrop of changing rules and increasing competition. The 1870s were characterized by the growing popularity of baseball, transitioning from a sport played primarily in local communities to a nationally recognized pastime. Even with limited statistics, Frederick Boardman's singular appearance serves as a reminder of the countless players who have contributed to the game's legacy, each playing a role in shaping the future of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.250 0.500 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .273 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 25.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.500 vs. league average 0.616 across their career seasons — 18.8% 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
1874 BL1 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1874 BL1 OF 1 1 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Right Field 1