Fred Carl, baseball player, 1889-1889

Fred Carl

Born: 9/8/1858 in Baltimore, MD, USA

Died: 1/13/1899 in Baltimore, MD, USA

MLB Debut: 1889-07-25 | Final Game: 1889-08-31

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 158 lbs

Full name: Frederick E. Carl

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Biography

Fred Carl was a professional baseball player whose career spanned a brief period during the late 19th century, specifically from July 25 to August 31, 1889. Born in 1858, Carl played as a position player in a time when the game was beginning to evolve from the rough-and-tumble style of the deadball era toward a more structured and strategic approach. During his short stint in Major League Baseball, he participated in 25 games, during which he achieved 20 hits and drove in 13 runs, finishing the season with a batting average of .202. Despite not hitting any home runs and recording zero stolen bases, Carl's contributions to his teams were notable for the era. His performance reflected the challenges faced by many players of his time, as the game was marked by a developing offensive strategy that emphasized contact hitting and situational play. Although his career was brief, Fred Carl remains a part of baseball history, representing the early days of the sport when players laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
25 99 13 20 2 2 0 13 0 16 22 0.202 0.313 0.263 0.576 -242.2

Career AVG .202 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 23.4% below league average.

Career OBP .313 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 6.3% below league average.

Career SLG .263 vs. league average .358 across their career seasons — 26.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.576 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — 16.8% 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
1889 LS2 AA 25 99 13 20 2 2 0 13 0 16 22 0.202 .263 (-23%) .334 (-6%) .357 (-27%) .691 (-17%) -242.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 6 0 15 25 3 8
3B 1 0 2 0 1 0
OF 18 0 21 4 9 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1889 LS2 2B 6 0 15 25 3 8
1889 LS2 3B 1 0 2 0 1 0
1889 LS2 OF 18 0 21 4 9 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 6
Third Base 1
Left Field 2
Center Field 4
Right Field 12