Jim Fregosi, baseball player, 151 home runs, 1961-1978

Jim Fregosi

Born: 4/4/1942 in San Francisco, CA, USA

Died: 2/14/2014 in Miami, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1961-09-14 | Final Game: 1978-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: James Louis Fregosi

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Biography

Jim Fregosi, born in 1942, was a prominent Major League Baseball player whose career spanned from 1961 to 1978. Known for his versatility and strong defensive skills, Fregosi played primarily as a shortstop but also took on roles at third base and first base during his career. Over 1,902 games, he achieved 1,726 hits and recorded a batting average of .265. Fregosi hit 151 home runs and drove in 706 runs, while also showcasing speed on the bases with 76 stolen bases. His ability to perform at a high level earned him six All-Star selections, highlighting his status as one of the top players of his era. Fregosi's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, marked by the evolution of player roles and strategies. As a member of the Los Angeles Angels and other teams, he contributed significantly to the game, both offensively and defensively, becoming a respected leader in the clubhouse. His legacy extends beyond his playing days, as he later transitioned into coaching and management, influencing the next generation of players. Fregosi's impact on the field and his contributions to the sport solidified his place in baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1902 6523 844 1726 264 78 151 706 76 715 1097 0.265 0.338 0.398 0.736 10284.3

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .338 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — +6.0% above league average.

Career SLG .398 vs. league average .374 across their career seasons — +6.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.736 vs. league average 0.692 across their career seasons — +6.3% 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
1961 LAA AL 11 27 7 6 0 0 0 3 0 1 4 0.222 — — — — 0.0
1962 LAA AL 58 175 15 51 3 4 3 23 2 18 27 0.291 .257 (+13%) .326 (+9%) .393 (+3%) .719 (+6%) 191.2
1963 LAA AL 154 592 83 170 29 12 9 50 2 36 104 0.287 .246 (+17%) .308 (+5%) .371 (+14%) .680 (+10%) 922.3
1964 LAA AL 147 505 86 140 22 9 18 72 8 72 87 0.277 .250 (+11%) .312 (+18%) .377 (+23%) .690 (+21%) 2161.2
1965 LAA AL 161 602 66 167 19 7 15 64 13 54 107 0.277 .245 (+13%) .310 (+8%) .371 (+9%) .682 (+9%) 1038.3
1966 LAA AL 162 611 78 154 32 7 13 67 17 67 89 0.252 .248 (+1%) .309 (+5%) .376 (+4%) .685 (+4%) 551.6
1967 LAA AL 151 590 75 171 23 6 9 56 9 49 77 0.290 .242 (+20%) .306 (+14%) .357 (+11%) .663 (+12%) 1430.6
1968 LAA AL 159 614 77 150 21 13 9 49 9 60 101 0.244 .236 (+3%) .298 (+5%) .340 (+7%) .638 (+6%) 706.6
1969 LAA AL 161 580 78 151 22 6 12 47 9 93 86 0.260 .248 (+5%) .320 (+13%) .369 (+3%) .689 (+8%) 1143.5
1970 LAA AL 158 601 95 167 33 5 22 82 0 69 92 0.278 .253 (+9%) .325 (+8%) .385 (+19%) .711 (+14%) 1713.5
1971 LAA AL 107 347 31 81 15 1 5 33 2 39 61 0.233 .249 (-6%) .316 (avg) .365 (-11%) .682 (-6%) -288.1
1972 NYN NL 101 340 31 79 15 4 5 32 0 38 71 0.232 .243 (-5%) .310 (avg) .353 (-3%) .664 (-1%) -69.2
1973 NYN NL 45 124 7 29 4 1 0 11 1 20 25 0.234 .256 (-9%) .325 (+5%) .378 (-25%) .703 (-12%) -173.9
1973 TEX AL 45 157 25 42 6 2 6 16 0 12 31 0.268 .256 (+4%) .325 (-2%) .378 (+18%) .703 (+9%) -173.9
1974 TEX AL 78 230 31 60 5 0 12 34 0 22 41 0.261 .256 (+2%) .324 (avg) .369 (+19%) .693 (+10%) 385.8
1975 TEX AL 77 191 25 50 5 0 7 33 0 20 39 0.262 .257 (+2%) .327 (avg) .374 (+6%) .701 (+4%) 108.0
1976 TEX AL 58 133 17 31 7 0 2 12 2 23 33 0.233 .255 (-9%) .320 (+7%) .360 (-8%) .681 (-1%) 31.2
1977 TEX AL 13 28 4 7 1 0 1 5 0 3 4 0.250 — — — — 0.0
1977 PIT NL 36 56 10 16 1 1 3 16 2 13 10 0.286 .264 (+8%) .329 (+24%) .401 (+25%) .730 (+24%) 0.0
1978 PIT NL 20 20 3 4 1 0 0 1 0 6 8 0.200 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 190 153 1268 110 9 117
2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
3B 183 165 133 275 31 21
OF 8 6 7 1 0 0
SS 1396 1375 2397 4169 251 836

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1961 LAA SS 11 7 12 22 2 3
1962 LAA SS 52 49 96 150 15 35
1963 LAA SS 151 150 271 446 27 90
1964 LAA SS 137 135 225 421 23 89
1965 CAL SS 160 158 312 481 26 93
1966 CAL 1B 1 1 2 0 0 0
1966 CAL SS 162 159 297 531 35 125
1967 CAL SS 151 151 258 435 25 73
1968 CAL SS 159 159 273 454 29 92
1969 CAL SS 160 160 255 465 21 88
1970 CAL 1B 6 6 49 7 0 4
1970 CAL SS 150 150 264 468 20 99
1971 CAL 1B 18 17 141 13 0 13
1971 CAL OF 7 5 7 1 0 0
1971 CAL SS 74 73 93 237 22 31
1972 NYN 1B 3 1 7 1 0 0
1972 NYN 3B 85 84 71 144 15 9
1972 NYN SS 6 5 13 17 0 6
1973 NYN 1B 3 2 12 3 0 1
1973 NYN 3B 17 16 15 29 3 2
1973 NYN OF 1 1 0 0 0 0
1973 NYN SS 17 16 20 38 6 10
1973 TEX 1B 10 9 61 4 0 4
1973 TEX 3B 34 33 29 45 5 7
1973 TEX SS 6 3 8 4 0 2
1974 TEX 1B 47 43 315 24 0 32
1974 TEX 3B 32 28 16 49 5 3
1975 TEX 1B 54 36 355 34 6 31
1975 TEX 3B 4 1 1 1 0 0
1976 TEX 1B 26 20 183 14 1 20
1976 TEX 3B 5 1 0 4 1 0
1977 TEX 1B 5 3 31 4 0 2
1977 PIT 1B 15 13 99 5 2 9
1977 PIT 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1978 PIT 1B 2 2 13 1 0 1
1978 PIT 2B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1978 PIT 3B 5 2 1 3 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 191
Second Base 1
Third Base 184
Shortstop 1395
Left Field 8
Designated Hitter 35

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1967 Gold Glove SS
1967 TSN All-Star SS
1964 TSN All-Star SS

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1970 Most Valuable Player AL 12th 35.0 336 0
1969 Most Valuable Player AL 20th 7.0 336 0
1968 Most Valuable Player AL 15th 11.0 280 0
1967 Most Valuable Player AL 7th 70.0 280 0
1966 Most Valuable Player AL 28th 1.0 280 0
1965 Most Valuable Player AL 21th 5.0 280 0
1964 Most Valuable Player AL 13th 21.0 280 0
1963 Most Valuable Player AL 23th 3.0 280 0