Fritz Coumbe

Born: 12/13/1889 in Antrim, PA, USA

Died: 3/21/1978 in Paradise, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-22 | Final Game: 1921-09-19

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 152 lbs

Full name: Frederick Nicholas Coumbe

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Biography

Fritz Coumbe was a professional baseball pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1914 to 1921. Born in 1889, Coumbe showcased his skills during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, moving from the deadball era toward a more offensive game. He finished his career with a record of 38-38, demonstrating a competitive spirit on the mound while maintaining an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.8. Coumbe struck out 212 batters during his time in the league and recorded 13 saves, showcasing his ability not only as a starter but also in relief roles. Coumbe played for several teams during his career, and his contributions were particularly noted for their consistency and effectiveness. His playing style reflected the strategic approach of the time, as pitchers focused on control and precision rather than sheer velocity. While not a household name, Coumbe's performances placed him among the solid pitchers of his era, and his legacy remains a part of the rich history of early 20th-century baseball. His career spanned a significant period of change in the sport, and he remains a noteworthy figure for those who study the evolution of pitching in baseball.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
38	38	193	70	30	4	13	761.3	773	237	10	217	212	2.80	0

Career ERA 2.80 vs. league average 3.09 across their career seasons — 9.4% 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
1914	BOS	AL	1	2	17	5	1	0	1	62.3	49	10	16	17	1.44	2.93 (+51%)	382.1
1914	CLE	AL	1	5	14	5	2	0	0	55.3	59	20	16	22	3.25	2.93 (-11%)	248.2
1915	CLE	AL	4	7	30	12	4	1	2	114.0	123	44	37	37	3.47	2.90 (-20%)	-112.1
1916	CLE	AL	7	5	29	13	7	2	0	120.3	121	27	27	39	2.02	2.78 (+27%)	765.7
1917	CLE	AL	8	6	34	10	4	1	5	134.3	119	32	35	30	2.14	2.69 (+20%)	23.7
1918	CLE	AL	13	7	30	17	9	0	3	150.0	164	51	52	41	3.06	2.83 (-8%)	-1258.1
1919	CLE	AL	1	1	8	2	0	0	1	23.7	32	14	9	7	5.32	3.09 (-73%)	-635.8
1920	CIN	NL	0	1	3	0	0	0	0	14.7	17	8	4	7	4.91	3.45 (-42%)	289.9
1921	CIN	NL	3	4	28	6	3	0	1	86.7	89	31	21	12	3.22	4.02 (+20%)	153.9

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
208	252	10	52	5	2	1	30	2	2	58	0.206	0.213	0.254	0.467	-297.1

Career AVG .206 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 20.6% below league average.

Career OBP .213 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 34.3% below league average.

Career SLG .254 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 26.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.467 vs. league average 0.669 across their career seasons — 30.2% 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
1914	BOS	AL	17	18	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	6	0.111	—	—	—	—	0.0
1914	CLE	AL	14	23	1	6	0	1	0	3	1	0	6	0.261	—	—	—	—	0.0
1915	CLE	AL	35	37	1	10	0	1	0	5	0	0	7	0.270	—	—	—	—	0.0
1916	CLE	AL	31	35	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	0	11	0.057	—	—	—	—	0.0
1917	CLE	AL	35	39	1	6	2	0	0	1	0	1	10	0.154	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	CLE	AL	32	56	3	12	0	0	0	9	0	0	9	0.214	.255 (-16%)	.318 (-33%)	.326 (-34%)	.645 (-34%)	-297.1
1919	CLE	AL	8	6	0	3	0	0	0	4	0	0	0	0.500	—	—	—	—	0.0
1920	CIN	NL	5	13	2	3	0	0	1	2	1	1	2	0.231	—	—	—	—	0.0
1921	CIN	NL	31	25	2	8	1	0	0	4	0	0	7	0.320	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	5	0	4	1	0	0
P	193	0	52	315	28	12

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1914	BOS	P	17	7	20	4	0
1914	CLE	P	14	4	19	2	1
1915	CLE	P	30	11	49	9	1
1916	CLE	OF	1	0	1	0	0
1916	CLE	P	29	10	55	2	6
1917	CLE	P	34	6	56	7	2
1918	CLE	OF	1	0	0	0	0
1918	CLE	P	30	9	66	1	1
1919	CLE	P	8	0	9	2	0
1920	CIN	OF	2	2	0	0	0
1920	CIN	P	3	0	6	0	0
1921	CIN	OF	1	2	0	0	0
1921	CIN	P	28	5	35	1	1