Fred Hartman

Born: 4/21/1865 in Allegheny, PA, USA

Died: 11/11/1938 in McKeesport, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1894-07-26 | Final Game: 1902-09-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'6" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Frederick Orrin Hartman

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Biography

Fred Hartman was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball who made his mark during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1865, Hartman’s career spanned from 1894 until his retirement in 1902. Over the course of 582 games, he established himself as a consistent hitter, amassing a total of 623 hits with a respectable batting average of .278. His offensive contributions included 10 home runs and 333 RBIs, showcasing his ability to drive in runs and support his team's efforts at the plate. Hartman also demonstrated speed on the bases, recording 88 stolen bases, which reflected the more aggressive baserunning style of the era. Playing in a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more modern approach, Hartman was known for his versatility and competitiveness. His tenacity on the field and ability to adapt to the evolving nature of the game contributed to the rich history of baseball during this transformative period. Hartman left a lasting legacy, remembered not only for his individual achievements but also for his role in shaping the early dynamics of professional baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
582	2242	297	623	77	47	10	333	88	118	129	0.278	0.326	0.368	0.694	-1126.3

Career AVG .278 vs. league average .281 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .326 vs. league average .341 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .368 vs. league average .371 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.694 vs. league average 0.712 across their career seasons — near 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
1894	PIT	NL	49	182	41	58	4	7	2	20	12	16	11	0.319	.309 (+3%)	.379 (+2%)	.435 (+4%)	.814 (+3%)	92.9
1897	STL	NL	125	519	67	158	21	8	2	67	18	26	24	0.304	.291 (+4%)	.354 (-1%)	.387 (avg)	.741 (-1%)	-110.8
1898	NY1	NL	123	475	57	129	16	11	2	88	11	25	24	0.272	.270 (avg)	.333 (-6%)	.347 (+5%)	.680 (avg)	-209.5
1899	NY1	NL	51	177	25	42	3	5	1	17	2	12	5	0.237	.282 (-16%)	.343 (-6%)	.366 (-11%)	.710 (-9%)	-245.3
1901	CHW	AL	120	473	77	146	23	13	3	89	31	25	32	0.309	.271 (+14%)	.326 (+9%)	.359 (+20%)	.686 (+15%)	1219.6
1902	STL	NL	114	416	30	90	10	3	0	52	14	14	33	0.216	.266 (-19%)	.321 (-22%)	.343 (-26%)	.665 (-24%)	-1873.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	23	3	1	1
3B	572	718	1226	251	72
SS	4	7	9	4	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	PO	A	E	DP
1894	PIT	3B	49	65	97	23	6
1897	SLN	3B	125	161	255	64	15
1898	NY1	3B	123	146	280	57	16
1899	NY1	3B	51	57	102	21	11
1901	CHA	3B	119	151	263	49	15
1902	SLN	1B	3	23	3	1	1
1902	SLN	3B	105	138	229	37	9
1902	SLN	SS	4	7	9	4	1