Howard Freigau, baseball player, 1922-1928

Howard Freigau

Born: 8/1/1902 in Dayton, OH, USA

Died: 7/18/1932 in Chattanooga, TN, USA

MLB Debut: 1922-09-13 | Final Game: 1928-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Howard Earl Freigau

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Biography

Howard Freigau, born in 1902, was a notable position player in Major League Baseball whose career spanned from 1922 to 1928. Over the course of 579 games, Freigau showcased his skills with a commendable batting average of .272, accumulating 537 hits, 15 home runs, and 226 runs batted in. His ability on the base paths was also evident, as he successfully stole 32 bases during his playing years. Freigau's contributions to his teams reflected the evolving playing style of the 1920s, an era marked by offensive prowess and a shift towards more dynamic baserunning. Freigau's career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the game began to embrace the power-hitting and speed elements that would come to define the following decades. Although he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Freigau's consistent performance and versatility on the field earned him a respected place in baseball history. His journey through the league left an imprint that resonates with baseball enthusiasts and historians alike, highlighting the significant impact of players who laid the groundwork for future generations in the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
579 1974 224 537 99 25 15 226 32 138 161 0.272 0.322 0.370 0.692 -2292.8

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .283 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .322 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 6.9% below league average.

Career SLG .370 vs. league average .395 across their career seasons — 6.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.692 vs. league average 0.740 across their career seasons — 6.5% 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
1922 STL NL 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1923 STL NL 113 358 30 94 18 1 1 35 5 25 36 0.263 .282 (-7%) .344 (-9%) .390 (-16%) .734 (-13%) -893.0
1924 STL NL 98 376 35 101 17 6 2 39 10 19 24 0.269 .283 (-5%) .345 (-12%) .389 (-7%) .734 (-9%) -755.8
1925 STL NL 9 26 2 4 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 0.154 — — — — 0.0
1925 CHC NL 117 476 77 146 22 10 8 71 10 30 31 0.307 .288 (+6%) .349 (avg) .407 (+9%) .756 (+5%) 0.0
1926 CHC NL 140 508 51 137 27 7 3 51 6 43 42 0.270 .279 (-4%) .345 (-6%) .390 (-6%) .735 (-6%) -645.4
1927 CHC NL 30 86 12 20 5 0 0 10 0 9 10 0.233 .282 (-18%) .344 (-9%) .392 (-26%) .736 (-18%) -252.1
1928 BRO NL 17 34 6 7 2 0 0 3 0 1 3 0.206 — — — — 0.0
1928 BSN NL 52 109 11 28 8 1 1 17 1 9 14 0.257 .280 (-9%) .342 (-7%) .395 (-5%) .737 (-6%) 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 16 0 94 9 5 8
2B 28 0 55 69 8 14
3B 371 0 388 654 67 69
OF 2 0 2 0 0 0
SS 132 0 273 412 52 62

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1922 SLN 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1922 SLN SS 2 0 2 3 0 1
1923 SLN 1B 9 0 47 8 4 5
1923 SLN 2B 16 0 33 41 4 10
1923 SLN 3B 1 0 0 1 1 0
1923 SLN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1923 SLN SS 87 0 193 290 37 42
1924 SLN 3B 98 0 127 171 13 24
1924 SLN SS 2 0 1 1 0 0
1925 SLN 2B 1 0 2 1 0 0
1925 SLN SS 7 0 17 27 3 6
1925 CHN 1B 7 0 47 1 1 3
1925 CHN 3B 96 0 98 185 27 20
1925 CHN SS 17 0 31 56 8 8
1926 CHN 3B 135 0 133 242 13 22
1926 CHN OF 1 0 2 0 0 0
1926 CHN SS 2 0 1 2 0 0
1927 CHN 3B 30 0 22 46 9 3
1928 BRO 3B 10 0 8 9 4 0
1928 BRO SS 1 0 0 0 0 0
1928 BSN 2B 11 0 20 27 4 4
1928 BSN SS 14 0 28 33 4 5

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 16
Second Base 28
Third Base 371
Shortstop 132
Left Field 1
Center Field 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio Wesleyan University Delaware OH 1922