Eric Fryer

Born: 8/26/1985 in Columbus, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 2011-06-26 | Final Game: 2017-07-20

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 215 lbs

Full name: Eric Joseph Fryer

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Biography

Eric Fryer was a professional baseball player born in 1985, whose career spanned from 2011 to 2017. Primarily serving as a position player, Fryer made his mark in Major League Baseball during a time when the game was increasingly characterized by a focus on power hitting and advanced analytics. Over the course of his career, he played in 159 games, where he recorded 76 hits, 2 home runs, and 27 RBIs, culminating in a batting average of .232. His ability to contribute in various roles demonstrated his versatility on the field, although he was not known for significant power numbers. Fryer’s playing style reflected the transitional nature of baseball during the 2010s, as teams began to prioritize not just offensive output but also defensive versatility. Known for his solid defensive skills behind the plate, Fryer also showcased a modest speed on the basepaths, finishing his career with 2 stolen bases. While he may not have been a superstar, Fryer’s contributions to his teams exemplified the depth and talent present in the MLB during his playing years. His journey through the majors serves as a testament to the hard work and dedication often required to succeed at the highest level of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
159	327	46	76	14	1	2	27	2	41	80	0.232	0.320	0.300	0.620	-941.1

Career AVG .232 vs. league average .254 across their career seasons — 8.5% below league average.

Career OBP .320 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .300 vs. league average .405 across their career seasons — 26.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.620 vs. league average 0.724 across their career seasons — 14.4% 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
2011	PIT	NL	10	26	5	7	0	0	0	0	1	3	7	0.269	—	—	—	—	0.0
2012	PIT	NL	6	4	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0.250	—	—	—	—	0.0
2013	MIN	AL	6	13	2	5	1	0	1	4	0	3	3	0.385	—	—	—	—	0.0
2014	MIN	AL	28	75	11	16	4	0	1	5	1	5	15	0.213	.251 (-15%)	.313 (-13%)	.386 (-21%)	.700 (-17%)	-208.0
2015	MIN	AL	15	22	2	5	2	0	0	2	0	5	11	0.227	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	STL	NL	24	38	7	14	2	0	0	5	0	3	7	0.368	—	—	—	—	0.0
2016	PIT	NL	36	78	12	17	2	1	0	8	0	10	18	0.218	.255 (-15%)	.321 (-7%)	.417 (-35%)	.738 (-23%)	0.0
2017	STL	NL	34	71	7	11	3	0	0	3	0	11	18	0.155	.254 (-39%)	.324 (-15%)	.425 (-54%)	.750 (-37%)	-427.9