Vern Freiburger

Born: 12/19/1923 in Detroit, MI, USA

Died: 2/27/1990 in Palm Springs, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1941-09-06 | Final Game: 1941-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Vern Donald Freiburger

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Biography

Vern Freiburger, born in 1923, had a brief yet noteworthy career as a professional baseball player, spanning from 1941. He made his mark in the major leagues within a short window, appearing in just 2 games. Freiburger's performance included 1 hit and 1 run batted in, resulting in a batting average of 0.125. He played during a time when the sport was still heavily influenced by the challenges of World War II, which led to a significant reshaping of player rosters and team dynamics across the league. Though Freiburger's time in the majors was limited, his appearance in the big leagues reflects the dedication and perseverance required to reach that level of competition. As a position player, he contributed to his team’s efforts during his short tenure, embodying the spirit of many players of his era who sought to make an impact despite the constraints of wartime. His legacy, while not marked by extensive statistics, serves as a reminder of the many athletes who contributed to baseball during a transformative period in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.125	0.125	0.125	0.250	0.0

Career AVG .125 vs. league average .262 across their career seasons — 52.3% below league average.

Career OBP .125 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 62.4% below league average.

Career SLG .125 vs. league average .373 across their career seasons — 66.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.250 vs. league average 0.706 across their career seasons — 64.6% 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
1941	CLE	AL	2	8	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	0	2	0.125	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	2	0	15	3	1	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1941	CLE	1B	2	0	15	3	1	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	2