Fred Crane

Born: 11/4/1840 in Saybrook, CT, USA

Died: 4/27/1925 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1873-05-26 | Final Game: 1875-06-23

Height: 5'9" | Weight: 135 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Hotchkiss Crane

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Biography

Fred Crane was a professional baseball player active during the early years of the sport, playing from 1873 until 1875. Born in 1840, Crane participated in a total of 22 games during his brief career, showcasing his skills primarily as a position player at a time when baseball was still evolving into the game recognized today. His offensive contributions included 18 hits and 5 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .212. While he did not hit any home runs or record stolen bases, Crane's presence on the field was a testament to the nascent stages of baseball, characterized by a focus on contact hitting and strategic play rather than power. Crane’s career unfolded during a period of significant transformation in baseball, as the sport transitioned from the chaotic days of the early 19th century into a more organized and professional framework. Although his statistical output may not reflect the prowess of the game's later stars, Crane's participation in the early league structure helped lay the groundwork for future generations of players. His experience and contributions during these formative years remain a part of baseball's rich history, highlighting the diverse backgrounds and varying levels of skill that characterized the sport's early professional era.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 85 7 18 1 0 0 5 0 0 4 0.212 0.212 0.224 0.435 -246.9

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .268 across their career seasons — 21.0% below league average.

Career OBP .212 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — 23.7% below league average.

Career SLG .224 vs. league average .328 across their career seasons — 31.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.435 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 28.2% 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
1873 ELI 1 4 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1875 BR2 21 81 7 17 1 0 0 4 0 0 4 0.210 .253 (-17%) .260 (-20%) .309 (-28%) .570 (-24%) -246.9

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 20 0 213 9 11 12
2B 1 0 2 2 2 0
OF 1 0 3 0 1 0
SS 1 0 0 2 2 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1873 ELI 2B 1 0 2 2 2 0
1875 BR2 1B 20 0 213 9 11 12
1875 BR2 OF 1 0 3 0 1 0
1875 BR2 SS 1 0 0 2 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 20
Second Base 1
Shortstop 1
Right Field 1