Fred Cambria

Born: 1/22/1948 in Cambria Heights, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1970-08-26 | Final Game: 1970-10-01

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 195 lbs

Full name: Frederick Dennis Cambria

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Biography

Fred Cambria was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1948, who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 1970 until his retirement in 1970. His career was relatively brief, spanning just over a month, but he made an impact during his time in the league. Cambria finished his MLB career with a record of 1-2 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.51, showcasing his potential as a reliable arm on the mound. He recorded a total of 14 strikeouts, indicating his ability to miss bats, though he did not register any saves during his playing tenure. Cambria's time in the MLB coincided with a dynamic period in baseball history, characterized by a transition towards a more competitive and diverse league. Despite the brevity of his career, his contributions as a pitcher during this era reflect the challenges and opportunities faced by players during the early 1970s. Cambria's journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the many athletes who have graced the diamond, even if only for a short time, leaving their mark on the sport.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	2	6	5	0	0	0	33.3	37	13	2	12	14	3.51	0

Career ERA 3.51 vs. league average 3.89 across their career seasons — 9.7% better than 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
1970	PIT	NL	1	2	6	5	0	0	0	33.3	37	13	12	14	3.51	3.89 (+10%)	115.3

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
6	10	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.200	0.333	0.200	0.533	0.0

Career AVG .200 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 21.2% below league average.

Career OBP .333 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .200 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 48.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.533 vs. league average 0.711 across their career seasons — 25.0% 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
1970	PIT	NL	6	10	1	2	0	0	0	1	0	2	1	0.200	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	6	5	1	6	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1970	PIT	P	6	5	1	6	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	6

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
St. Leo College	St. Leo	FL	1967, 1968, 1969