Fred Herbert

Born: 3/4/1887 in La Grange, IL, USA

Died: 5/29/1963 in Tice, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-09-25 | Final Game: 1915-09-29

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Frederick Herbert

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Biography

Fred Herbert was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1887, who played in the Major Leagues for a brief period in 1915. His career spanned just four days, from September 25 to September 29, during which he made a notable impact in the time he spent on the mound. Herbert finished his brief tenure with a record of 1-1 and an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.06, showcasing a remarkable ability to limit scoring opportunities for opposing teams. He recorded a total of 6 strikeouts, demonstrating his effectiveness as a strikeout pitcher despite the limited number of games played. Herbert's playing career took place during an era characterized by significant transitions in baseball, moving away from the deadball era toward a more offense-oriented game. Despite the short duration of his Major League tenure, his standout ERA remains a testament to his skill and potential in a profession that often favored established pitchers. Although he did not accumulate saves, his performance left a mark in the historical context of the game, illustrating the fleeting yet impactful nature of a player's contribution to baseball history.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
1	1	2	2	1	0	0	17.0	12	2	0	4	6	1.06	0

Career ERA 1.06 vs. league average 2.90 across their career seasons — 63.4% better 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
1915	NY1	NL	1	1	2	2	1	0	0	17.0	12	2	4	6	1.06	2.90 (+63%)	204.5

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
2	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.167	0.167	0.167	0.333	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — 33.5% below league average.

Career OBP .167 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 47.7% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 49.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.333 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — 48.8% 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
1915	NY1	NL	2	6	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	2	0	0	5	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1915	NY1	P	2	0	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	2