Johnny Frederick

Born: 1/26/1902 in Denver, CO, USA

Died: 6/18/1977 in Tigard, OR, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-04-18 | Final Game: 1934-09-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: John Henry Frederick

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Biography

Johnny Frederick was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the early 1930s, known for his exceptional hitting ability and consistency at the plate. Born in 1902, he played his entire career from 1929 until 1934, appearing in 805 games. Frederick distinguished himself with a batting average of .308, a figure that reflects his prowess in an era when offensive output was crucial to team success. Over his career, he amassed 954 hits and hit 85 home runs, driving in 377 runs while also showcasing his speed with 23 stolen bases. Frederick's playing style was characterized by a keen eye for pitching and a powerful swing, making him a significant contributor to his teams' offensive efforts. His ability to hit for both average and power placed him among the notable players of his time, as he navigated the competitive landscape of baseball during the Great Depression. Although he retired in 1934, his legacy as a skilled hitter remains a part of baseball history, with his career statistics reflecting the effectiveness and impact he had on the game during his playing years.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
805	3102	498	954	200	35	85	377	23	210	176	0.308	0.357	0.477	0.833	7138.3

Career AVG .308 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — +9.5% above league average.

Career OBP .357 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .477 vs. league average .400 across their career seasons — +19.1% above league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.743 across their career seasons — +12.2% above 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
1929	BRO	NL	148	628	127	206	52	6	24	75	6	39	34	0.328	.289 (+13%)	.353 (+5%)	.415 (+31%)	.769 (+19%)	2393.7
1930	BRO	NL	142	616	120	206	44	11	17	76	1	46	34	0.334	.293 (+14%)	.354 (+8%)	.429 (+22%)	.784 (+16%)	2018.6
1931	BRO	NL	146	611	81	165	34	8	17	71	2	31	46	0.270	.276 (-2%)	.338 (-8%)	.388 (+12%)	.726 (+3%)	135.9
1932	BRO	NL	118	384	54	115	28	2	16	56	1	25	35	0.299	.275 (+9%)	.335 (+4%)	.391 (+30%)	.726 (+18%)	1246.3
1933	BRO	NL	147	556	65	171	22	7	7	64	9	36	14	0.308	.270 (+14%)	.329 (+8%)	.377 (+9%)	.707 (+8%)	913.5
1934	BRO	NL	104	307	51	91	20	1	4	35	4	33	13	0.296	.278 (+7%)	.340 (+9%)	.392 (+4%)	.733 (+6%)	430.2