Tony Freitas

Born: 5/5/1908 in Mill Valley, CA, USA

Died: 3/14/1994 in Orangevale, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-05-31 | Final Game: 1936-05-31

Bats: R | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 161 lbs

Full name: Antonio Freitas

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Biography

Tony Freitas was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1908, whose career spanned from 1932 until his retirement on May 31, 1936. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity on the mound, Freitas played during a transitional period in baseball, as the game was evolving from the deadball era into a more offense-oriented approach. Throughout his career, he accumulated a record of 25 wins and 33 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 4.48. His ability to strike out batters was evident, as he recorded 135 strikeouts, alongside four saves, showcasing his versatility as a pitcher who could come through in critical game situations. Freitas's career unfolded during a time when baseball was beginning to see greater integration and an influx of diverse talent. While he may not have been a household name, his contributions to the teams he played for reflected the dedication and hard work characteristic of many players in that era. His performance on the mound, marked by a solid strikeout ability and a reliable presence in late-game situations, cemented his place in the annals of baseball history, allowing fans to appreciate the nuances of pitching in a changing game landscape.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
25	33	107	63	22	1	4	518.0	614	258	31	137	135	4.48	0

Career ERA 4.48 vs. league average 4.24 across their career seasons — 5.7% worse than league average.

Season-by-Season Pitching

Year	Team	Lg	W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	BB	SO	ERA	Lg ERA	Pitcher PIV
1932	PHA	AL	12	5	23	18	10	1	0	150.3	150	64	48	31	3.83	4.13 (+7%)	-2238.7
1933	PHA	AL	2	4	19	9	2	0	1	64.3	90	52	24	15	7.27	3.86 (-89%)	-2312.0
1934	CIN	NL	6	12	30	18	5	0	1	152.7	194	68	25	37	4.01	4.29 (+7%)	1949.5
1935	CIN	NL	5	10	31	18	5	0	2	143.7	174	73	38	51	4.57	4.35 (-5%)	1809.5
1936	CIN	NL	0	2	4	0	0	0	0	7.0	6	1	2	1	1.29	—	0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
108	165	10	24	3	1	0	9	0	21	58	0.145	0.242	0.176	0.418	-987.2

Career AVG .145 vs. league average .277 across their career seasons — 47.6% below league average.

Career OBP .242 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 28.8% below league average.

Career SLG .176 vs. league average .393 across their career seasons — 55.3% below league average.

Career OPS 0.418 vs. league average 0.733 across their career seasons — 43.0% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	RBI	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1932	PHA	AL	23	54	7	8	1	0	3	8	22	0.148	.275 (-46%)	.335 (-23%)	.391 (-57%)	.726 (-42%)	-357.9
1933	PHA	AL	19	16	0	1	0	0	1	3	6	0.062	—	—	—	—	0.0
1934	CIN	NL	31	47	1	9	1	0	3	5	15	0.191	—	—	—	—	-266.6
1935	CIN	NL	31	46	2	6	1	1	2	5	15	0.130	—	—	—	—	-362.8
1936	CIN	NL	4	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0