Vern Fear

Born: 8/21/1925 in Everly, IA, USA

Died: 9/6/1976 in Spencer, IA, USA

MLB Debut: 1952-08-03 | Final Game: 1952-09-03

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Luvern Carl Fear

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Biography

Vern Fear was a professional baseball player born in 1925, whose brief career in Major League Baseball spanned from August 3, 1952, to September 3, 1952. Primarily serving as a position player, Fear made a notable entry into the sport during a time when the league was transitioning out of the post-war era, which was characterized by a resurgence of talent and the emergence of new playing styles. Despite the promising landscape of baseball in the early 1950s, Fear's time on the field was limited to just four games with no recorded hits, home runs, or runs batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.0. Fear's career, though short-lived, reflects the challenges faced by many players attempting to make a mark in the highly competitive environment of Major League Baseball. While he may not have had the opportunity to showcase his skills to a broader audience, his journey through the ranks of professional baseball serves as a reminder of the countless athletes who have contributed to the rich tapestry of the game, even if only for a fleeting moment.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
0	0	4	0	0	0	0	8.0	9	7	1	3	4	7.88	0

Career ERA 7.88 vs. league average 3.70 across their career seasons — 112.7% 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
1952	CHC	NL	0	0	4	0	0	0	0	8.0	9	7	3	4	7.88	—	-

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.000	0.0

Career AVG .000 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OBP .000 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career SLG .000 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 100.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.000 vs. league average 0.696 across their career seasons — 100.0% 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
1952	CHC	NL	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1952	CHN	P	4	0	0	1	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	4