Fred Glade, baseball player, 1902-1908

Fred Glade

Born: 1/25/1876 in Dubuque, IA, USA

Died: 11/21/1934 in Grand Island, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1902-05-27 | Final Game: 1908-06-21

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frederick Monroe Glade

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Biography

Fred Glade was a professional baseball pitcher active from 1902 to 1908, leaving a notable mark in the early years of Major League Baseball. Born in 1876, Glade played during an era characterized by a strong emphasis on pitching and defense, often known as the deadball era. His career spanned six seasons, during which he recorded a win-loss record of 52-68 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.62. Glade's ability to strike out batters was a significant aspect of his game, as he amassed a total of 464 strikeouts, showcasing his skill in dominating opposing lineups. Throughout his career, Glade also contributed to his teams with two saves, reflecting his versatility and capability to perform in high-pressure situations. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Glade's consistent performance on the mound helped to set the foundation for the future of pitching in professional baseball. His career, marked by a strong focus on skillful pitching, remains an important part of the history of the sport, highlighting the evolution of the game in the early 20th century.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
52 68 132 126 107 14 2 1072.7 950 312 11 237 464 2.62 0

Career ERA 2.62 vs. league average 2.69 across their career seasons — near 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
1902 CHC NL 0 1 1 1 1 0 0 8.0 13 8 3 3 9.00 — -
1904 SLA AL 18 15 35 34 30 6 1 289.0 248 73 58 156 2.27 2.66 (+14%) 3810.4
1905 SLA AL 6 25 32 32 28 2 0 275.0 257 86 58 127 2.81 2.82 (avg) 2369.7
1906 SLA AL 15 14 35 32 28 4 1 266.7 215 70 59 96 2.36 2.68 (+12%) 344.4
1907 SLA AL 13 9 24 22 18 2 0 202.0 187 60 45 71 2.67 2.50 (-7%) 488.8
1908 NYY AL 0 4 5 5 2 0 0 32.0 30 15 14 11 4.22 2.40 (-76%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
132 381 21 57 11 3 0 21 1 18 128 0.150 0.194 0.194 0.388 -2072.5

Career AVG .150 vs. league average .249 across their career seasons — 39.9% below league average.

Career OBP .194 vs. league average .306 across their career seasons — 36.7% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 39.2% below league average.

Career OPS 0.388 vs. league average 0.626 across their career seasons — 38.0% 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
1902 CHC NL 1 3 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0.333 — — — — 0.0
1904 SLA AL 35 102 6 19 4 1 0 8 0 6 31 0.186 .246 (-25%) .300 (-21%) .321 (-24%) .622 (-22%) -344.4
1905 SLA AL 32 98 1 9 1 0 0 1 1 5 35 0.092 .248 (-63%) .307 (-53%) .322 (-68%) .629 (-61%) -892.7
1906 SLA AL 35 95 5 13 3 0 0 5 0 2 32 0.137 .247 (-45%) .307 (-50%) .315 (-47%) .622 (-48%) -702.0
1907 SLA AL 24 73 9 15 3 1 0 7 0 5 25 0.205 .245 (-16%) .304 (-13%) .308 (-11%) .613 (-12%) -133.3
1908 NYY AL 5 10 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 132 125 37 329 24 11

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1902 CHN P 1 0 1 2 0 0
1904 SLA P 35 34 14 100 9 2
1905 SLA P 32 32 13 102 4 2
1906 SLA P 35 32 5 73 6 4
1907 SLA P 24 22 3 45 4 3
1908 NYA P 5 5 1 7 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 132