Fred Corey, baseball player, 1878-1885

Fred Corey

Born: 1855 in Coventry, RI, USA

Died: 11/27/1912 in Providence, RI, USA

MLB Debut: 1878-05-01 | Final Game: 1885-10-05

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

Full name: Frederick Harrison Corey

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Biography

Fred Corey was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1878 to 1885. Born in 1855, Corey made his mark during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving from the early days of the National League and beginning to establish more standardized rules and gameplay. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 27 wins and 46 losses, with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 3.32. His ability to control the game on the mound was underscored by his 168 strikeouts and 2 saves, showcasing his skill as a reliable pitcher in an era characterized by varied pitching styles and strategies. Corey's playing style reflected the shift in baseball during the late 19th century, transitioning from the rough-and-tumble methods of earlier decades to a more refined approach that emphasized strategy and technique. Although his career win-loss record may not have been stellar, his ERA indicates he was often effective in limiting runs, a crucial aspect for teams competing in a league where scoring could often be high. Fred Corey’s contributions to the game during his active years helped lay the groundwork for future generations of pitchers, marking him as a notable figure in the early history of professional baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
27 46 93 74 59 3 2 656.3 764 242 19 98 168 3.32 0

Career ERA 3.32 vs. league average 2.89 across their career seasons — 14.7% worse 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
1878 PRO NL 1 2 5 5 2 0 0 23.0 22 6 7 7 2.35 2.30 (-2%) -310.1
1880 WOR NL 8 9 25 17 9 2 2 148.3 131 40 16 47 2.43 2.37 (-2%) -1436.2
1881 WOR NL 6 15 23 21 20 1 0 188.7 231 78 31 33 3.72 2.77 (-34%) -1289.6
1882 WOR NL 1 13 21 14 12 0 0 139.0 180 55 19 36 3.56 2.80 (-27%) -1150.2
1883 PH4 AA 10 7 18 16 15 0 0 148.3 182 56 24 42 3.40 3.22 (-6%) -839.1
1885 PH4 AA 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 18 7 1 3 7.00 3.03 (-131%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
432 1738 239 427 70 43 7 124 0 60 70 0.246 0.273 0.348 0.620 297.5

Career AVG .246 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .348 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — +5.3% above league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — near 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
1878 PRO NL 7 21 3 3 0 0 0 1 0 0 2 0.143 — — — — 0.0
1880 WOR NL 41 138 11 24 8 1 0 6 0 4 27 0.174 .244 (-29%) .267 (-26%) .319 (-23%) .586 (-24%) -479.4
1881 WOR NL 51 203 22 45 8 4 0 10 0 5 10 0.222 .260 (-15%) .290 (-17%) .338 (-11%) .628 (-14%) -467.8
1882 WOR NL 64 255 33 63 7 12 0 29 0 5 31 0.247 .248 (avg) .275 (-5%) .329 (+12%) .605 (+4%) 52.2
1883 PH4 AA 71 298 45 77 16 2 1 40 0 12 0 0.258 .257 (avg) .285 (avg) .345 (-3%) .631 (-1%) -45.0
1884 PH4 AA 104 439 64 121 17 16 5 0 0 17 0 0.276 .243 (+13%) .278 (+10%) .327 (+29%) .606 (+20%) 1284.3
1885 PH4 AA 94 384 61 94 14 8 1 38 0 17 0 0.245 .244 (avg) .287 (-2%) .325 (+2%) .613 (avg) -46.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 7 0 58 0 2 2
2B 11 0 27 31 9 3
3B 237 0 270 485 120 28
C 1 0 0 1 0 0
OF 83 0 77 12 27 2
P 93 0 37 121 24 2
SS 38 0 37 122 27 7

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1878 PRO 1B 1 0 8 0 0 1
1878 PRO 2B 2 0 2 9 1 0
1878 PRO P 5 0 1 2 0 0
1880 WOR 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1880 WOR 3B 1 0 3 0 1 0
1880 WOR OF 29 0 19 3 7 1
1880 WOR P 25 0 6 16 6 1
1880 WOR SS 3 0 1 5 1 0
1881 WOR OF 25 0 37 6 9 1
1881 WOR P 23 0 13 31 2 1
1881 WOR SS 7 0 5 34 4 1
1882 WOR 1B 5 0 50 0 2 1
1882 WOR 3B 6 0 8 9 5 0
1882 WOR OF 15 0 5 1 4 0
1882 WOR P 21 0 7 32 6 0
1882 WOR SS 26 0 29 76 19 5
1883 PH4 2B 9 0 25 22 8 3
1883 PH4 3B 34 0 36 83 30 4
1883 PH4 C 1 0 0 1 0 0
1883 PH4 OF 14 0 16 2 7 0
1883 PH4 P 18 0 9 38 10 0
1883 PH4 SS 1 0 0 4 2 0
1884 PH4 3B 104 0 121 209 42 10
1885 PH4 3B 92 0 102 184 42 14
1885 PH4 P 1 0 1 2 0 0
1885 PH4 SS 1 0 2 3 1 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 93
Catcher 1
First Base 7
Second Base 11
Third Base 237
Shortstop 38
Left Field 8
Center Field 29
Right Field 46