Fred Crolius, baseball player, 1901-1902

Fred Crolius

Born: 12/16/1876 in Jersey City, NJ, USA

Died: 8/25/1960 in Ormond Beach, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1901-04-19 | Final Game: 1902-08-30

Bats: L

Full name: Frederick Joseph Crolius

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Biography

Fred Crolius was a professional baseball player active from 1901 to 1904, primarily known for his role as a position player. Born in 1876, Crolius made his mark during a time when Major League Baseball was still in its formative years, contributing to a sport that was rapidly evolving in popularity and competitiveness. Throughout his career, he played in 58 games, showcasing his skills at the plate with a total of 58 hits. His offensive contributions included 20 RBIs and a single home run, culminating in a batting average of .244. Additionally, he demonstrated notable speed on the basepaths, recording 6 stolen bases. Crolius played in an era characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball. While his career was relatively brief, he was part of the early 20th-century fabric of the game, representing players who laid the groundwork for future generations. His contributions, though modest in statistical terms, were part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, reflecting the sport's growth and the increasing complexity of player roles during that period.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
58 238 26 58 6 2 1 20 6 9 26 0.244 0.300 0.298 0.598 -405.9

Career AVG .244 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .300 vs. league average .324 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career SLG .298 vs. league average .352 across their career seasons — 15.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.598 vs. league average 0.676 across their career seasons — 11.5% 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
1901 BSN NL 49 200 22 48 4 1 1 13 6 9 20 0.240 .271 (-12%) .326 (-6%) .359 (-21%) .686 (-14%) -405.9
1902 PIT NL 9 38 4 10 2 1 0 7 0 0 6 0.263 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 58 0 75 4 12 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1901 BSN OF 49 0 65 3 12 1
1902 PIT OF 9 0 10 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 3
Right Field 55

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dartmouth College Hanover NH 1896, 1897, 1898, 1899
Tufts University Medford MA 1894