Fritz Henrich, baseball player, 1924-1924

Fritz Henrich

Born: 5/8/1899 in Cincinnati, OH, USA

Died: 5/1/1959 in Philadelphia, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1924-04-19 | Final Game: 1924-09-13

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

Full name: Frank Wilde Henrich

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Biography

Fritz Henrich was a professional baseball player born in 1899, who played as a position player in the Major Leagues during a brief career from 1924. He made his debut on April 19, 1924, and concluded his time in the big leagues on September 13 of the same year. Although his tenure was short, Henrich participated in 36 games, where he recorded 19 hits, contributing to a batting average of .211. He finished his rookie season with 4 RBIs, but did not hit any home runs or steal bases. Henrich's time in baseball coincided with the tail end of the deadball era, a period characterized by lower scoring and a focus on speed and strategy rather than power hitting. While he did not achieve significant individual accolades, his contributions to his team during this time reflected the challenges faced by players in an evolving game. Despite the brevity of his career, Fritz Henrich remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the countless players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
36 90 4 19 4 0 0 4 0 2 12 0.211 0.228 0.256 0.484 -545.7

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .284 across their career seasons — 25.6% below league average.

Career OBP .228 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 33.9% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .390 across their career seasons — 34.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.484 vs. league average 0.735 across their career seasons — 34.2% 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
1924 PHI NL 36 90 4 19 4 0 0 4 0 2 12 0.211 .283 (-26%) .345 (-34%) .389 (-34%) .734 (-34%) -545.7

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 32 0 42 2 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1924 PHI OF 32 0 42 2 1 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 11
Center Field 15
Right Field 10

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Joseph's University Philadelphia PA 1916, 1917