Fred Breining

Born: 11/15/1955 in San Francisco, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1980-09-04 | Final Game: 1984-05-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'4" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Fred Lawrence Breining

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Biography

Fred Breining, born in 1955, was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1980 to 1984. Known for his solid control and competitive spirit, Breining left a mark in Major League Baseball during the early 1980s, a period characterized by a transition towards more offensive play. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 20 losses, showcasing his ability to contribute to his team's success in a pivotal role. Breining finished his tenure with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.34 and registered 260 strikeouts, reflecting his effectiveness on the mound. While he was not primarily known for closing games, he did secure one save, emphasizing his versatility as a pitcher. Breining's contributions to the game during his playing days continue to be remembered, especially as part of the evolving landscape of Major League Baseball in the early 1980s.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
27	20	140	42	8	0	1	437.0	426	162	25	159	260	3.34	0

Career ERA 3.34 vs. league average 3.81 across their career seasons — 12.4% better than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1980	SFG	NL	0	0	5	0	0	0	6.7	8	4	4	3	5.40	—	-
1981	SFG	NL	5	2	45	1	0	1	77.7	66	22	38	37	2.55	3.58 (+29%)	-
1982	SFG	NL	11	6	54	9	2	0	143.3	146	49	52	98	3.08	3.86 (+20%)	-
1983	SFG	NL	11	12	32	32	6	0	202.7	202	86	60	117	3.82	3.87 (+1%)	-
1984	WSN	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	6.7	4	1	5	5	1.35	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
140	108	5	16	1	0	0	4	0	11	53	0.148	0.227	0.157	0.384	-505.9

Career AVG .148 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 43.2% below league average.

Career OBP .227 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 30.0% below league average.

Career SLG .157 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 59.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.384 vs. league average 0.709 across their career seasons — 45.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1980	SFG	NL	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1981	SFG	NL	45	11	0	0	0	0	1	7	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1982	SFG	NL	54	29	4	6	0	0	4	14	0.207	—	—	—	—	0.0
1983	SFG	NL	32	67	1	10	1	4	6	31	0.149	.260 (-43%)	.324 (-33%)	.389 (-58%)	.714 (-46%)	-505.9
1984	WSN	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0