Fred Brickell

Born: 11/9/1906 in Saffordville, KS, USA

Died: 4/8/1961 in Wichita, KS, USA

MLB Debut: 1926-08-19 | Final Game: 1933-05-01

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'7" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: George Frederick Brickell

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Biography

Fred Brickell, born in 1906, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 until 1933. Known for his solid batting skills and versatility on the field, Brickell appeared in 501 games throughout his career, amassing a total of 407 hits and boasting a batting average of .281. His offensive contributions included 131 RBIs and 6 home runs, while he also showcased his speed with 19 stolen bases. Playing during the late 1920s and early 1930s, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-driven game, Brickell established himself as a reliable player for the teams he represented. His ability to consistently get on base and drive in runs made him a valuable asset in the lineup. Brickell's career spanned a time of significant change in baseball, as the sport began to embrace more dynamic playing styles, and he left a lasting impact on the teams he played for before retiring from the game in 1933.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
501	1448	221	407	54	23	6	131	19	106	121	0.281	0.335	0.363	0.697	-2038.7

Career AVG .281 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .335 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .363 vs. league average .398 across their career seasons — 8.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.741 across their career seasons — 5.9% 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
1926	PIT	NL	24	55	11	19	3	1	0	4	0	3	6	0.345	.279 (+24%)	.345 (+16%)	.390 (+12%)	.735 (+14%)	133.9
1927	PIT	NL	32	21	6	6	1	0	1	4	0	1	0	0.286	—	—	—	—	0.0
1928	PIT	NL	81	202	34	65	4	4	3	41	5	20	18	0.322	.280 (+15%)	.342 (+12%)	.395 (+8%)	.737 (+10%)	396.9
1929	PIT	NL	60	118	13	37	4	2	0	17	3	7	12	0.314	.289 (+8%)	.353 (avg)	.415 (-8%)	.769 (-5%)	-105.6
1930	PIT	NL	68	219	36	65	9	3	1	14	3	15	20	0.297	.293 (+1%)	.354 (-4%)	.429 (-12%)	.784 (-8%)	-336.5
1930	PHI	NL	53	240	33	59	12	6	0	17	1	13	21	0.246	.293 (-16%)	.354 (-18%)	.429 (-20%)	.784 (-19%)	-336.5
1931	PHI	NL	130	514	77	130	14	5	1	31	5	42	39	0.253	.276 (-8%)	.338 (-7%)	.388 (-21%)	.726 (-15%)	-1408.6
1932	PHI	NL	45	66	9	22	6	1	0	2	2	4	5	0.333	.275 (+21%)	.335 (+16%)	.391 (+16%)	.726 (+16%)	187.1
1933	PHI	NL	8	13	2	4	1	1	0	1	0	1	0	0.308	—	—	—	—	0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year	Round	Team	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	BB	SO	AVG
1927	WS	PIT	2	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	346	0	849	32	30	6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1926	PIT	OF	14	20	3	2	1
1927	PIT	OF	3	5	0	0	0
1928	PIT	OF	50	107	6	5	1
1929	PIT	OF	27	54	3	0	0
1930	PIT	OF	61	134	3	7	1
1930	PHI	OF	53	151	6	6	0
1931	PHI	OF	122	341	8	8	2
1932	PHI	OF	12	27	2	2	1
1933	PHI	OF	4	10	1	0	0