Jerry Freeman

Born: 12/26/1879 in Placerville, CA, USA

Died: 9/30/1952 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-04-14 | Final Game: 1909-05-21

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 220 lbs

Full name: Frank Ellsworth Freeman

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Biography

Jerry Freeman was an American professional baseball player born in 1879, who played as a position player during the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from April 14, 1908, to May 21, 1909, a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensively minded game. Over the course of 173 games, Freeman recorded 142 hits, which contributed to a batting average of .245. He showcased his versatility and speed on the base paths with 9 stolen bases, while also driving in 48 runs and hitting 1 home run. Freeman’s career took place during a time when the game was evolving, and his contributions, albeit modest in terms of power, reflected the playing style of his era. His ability to get on base and contribute to the team's offense was essential in a time when the emphasis was often on strategic play and effective baserunning. While he may not be a household name today, Freeman's role in the early development of professional baseball laid the groundwork for future players in the rapidly changing landscape of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
173	579	47	142	15	6	1	48	9	40	67	0.245	0.299	0.297	0.596	-123.2

Career AVG .245 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .299 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .297 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.596 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — near 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
1908	WSN	AL	154	531	45	134	15	5	1	45	6	36	60	0.252	.240 (+5%)	.298 (+2%)	.306 (-1%)	.605 (+1%)	57.3
1909	WSN	AL	19	48	2	8	0	1	0	3	3	4	7	0.167	—	—	—	—	-180.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	168	163	1707	73	48	80
OF	1	0	0	0	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1908	WS1	1B	154	150	1561	66	41	69
1909	WS1	1B	14	13	146	7	7	11
1909	WS1	OF	1	0	0	0	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	168
Left Field	1