Fred Hutchinson, baseball player, 1939-1953

Fred Hutchinson

Born: 8/12/1919 in Seattle, WA, USA

Died: 11/12/1964 in Bradenton, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1939-05-02 | Final Game: 1953-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 190 lbs

Full name: Frederick Charles Hutchinson

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Biography

Fred Hutchinson was a prominent American professional baseball pitcher, whose career spanned from 1939 to 1953. Born in 1919, he made a significant impact in Major League Baseball during a time when the sport was evolving, navigating through the challenges of World War II and witnessing the integration of the game. Hutchinson finished his career with a record of 95 wins and 71 losses, posting an earned run average (ERA) of 3.73 over his time on the mound. He accumulated a total of 591 strikeouts and recorded 7 saves, showcasing his ability as a reliable pitcher throughout his tenure. Hutchinson was selected as an All-Star once during his career, highlighting his recognition among peers and fans. Known for his competitive spirit and tenacity, he was a key player on the teams he represented, contributing to their successes with his pitching prowess. After retiring from playing, Hutchinson transitioned into a coaching role, further influencing the game he loved. His legacy endures as a testament to the mid-20th century baseball era, where he exemplified the dedication and skill that characterized the sport during a transformative period in its history.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
42.0 41.0 3.0 8.0 2.0 1.0 0 1.0 0 2.0 2.0 0.195 0.214 0.293 0.507

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Season PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
1913 42.0 41.0 3.0 8.0 2.0 1.0 0 1.0 0 2.0 2.0 0.195 0.214 0.293 0.507

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
95 71 242 169 81 13 7 1464.0 1487 606 126 388 591 3.73 0

Career ERA 3.73 vs. league average 4.05 across their career seasons — 8.0% 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
1939 DET AL 3 6 13 12 3 0 0 84.7 95 49 51 22 5.21 4.28 (-22%) -3133.4
1940 DET AL 3 7 17 10 1 0 0 76.0 85 48 26 32 5.68 4.21 (-35%) -153.7
1946 DET AL 14 11 28 26 16 3 2 207.0 184 71 66 138 3.09 3.59 (+14%) 2714.8
1947 DET AL 18 10 33 25 18 3 2 219.7 211 74 61 113 3.03 3.97 (+24%) 3540.9
1948 DET AL 13 11 33 28 15 0 0 221.0 223 106 48 92 4.32 4.10 (-5%) -2230.2
1949 DET AL 15 7 33 21 9 4 1 188.7 167 62 52 54 2.96 4.12 (+28%) 472.8
1950 DET AL 17 8 39 26 10 1 0 231.7 269 102 48 71 3.96 4.36 (+9%) 4204.2
1951 DET AL 10 10 31 20 9 2 2 188.3 204 77 27 53 3.68 4.04 (+9%) 4420.9
1952 DET AL 2 1 12 1 0 0 0 37.3 40 14 9 12 3.38 3.70 (+9%) -227.3
1953 DET AL 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 9.7 9 3 0 4 2.79 4.14 (+32%) 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
354 650 71 171 23 3 4 83 6 66 30 0.263 0.334 0.326 0.660 -615.5

Career AVG .263 vs. league average .263 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .334 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .326 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 14.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.660 vs. league average 0.719 across their career seasons — 8.2% 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
1939 DET AL 13 34 5 13 1 0 0 6 0 2 0 0.382 — — — — 0.0
1940 DET AL 17 30 1 8 1 0 0 2 0 0 0 0.267 — — — — 0.0
1941 DET AL 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1946 DET AL 40 89 11 28 4 0 0 13 0 6 1 0.315 .256 (+22%) .328 (+9%) .358 (avg) .687 (+4%) 65.5
1947 DET AL 56 106 8 32 5 2 2 15 2 6 6 0.302 .262 (+15%) .336 (+1%) .376 (+18%) .712 (+10%) 139.4
1948 DET AL 76 112 11 23 1 0 1 12 3 22 9 0.205 .263 (-22%) .340 (avg) .379 (-36%) .719 (-19%) -303.5
1949 DET AL 38 73 12 18 2 1 0 7 1 8 5 0.247 .262 (-6%) .343 (-4%) .384 (-22%) .727 (-13%) -158.7
1950 DET AL 44 95 15 31 7 0 0 20 0 12 3 0.326 .265 (+23%) .346 (+18%) .401 (avg) .747 (+8%) 172.9
1951 DET AL 47 85 7 16 2 0 0 7 0 7 4 0.188 .260 (-28%) .336 (-26%) .385 (-45%) .721 (-36%) -531.1
1952 DET AL 17 18 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 0.056 — — — — 0.0
1953 DET AL 4 6 1 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0.167 — — — — 0.0

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1940 WS DET 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 .000

Playoff Career Pitching

W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 1 9.00

Playoff Pitching by Year

Year Round Team W L G GS SV IP H ER BB SO ERA
1940 WS DET 0 0 1 0 0 1.0 1 1 1 1 9.00

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
P 242 0 108 310 13 24

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1939 DET P 13 0 6 13 0 1
1940 DET P 17 0 2 16 2 1
1946 DET P 28 0 11 47 1 3
1947 DET P 33 0 15 40 1 1
1948 DET P 33 0 19 45 0 5
1949 DET P 33 0 18 39 1 5
1950 DET P 39 0 17 50 4 6
1951 DET P 31 0 17 45 4 1
1952 DET P 12 0 1 15 0 1
1953 DET 1B 1 0 4 0 0 0
1953 DET P 3 0 2 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 242
First Base 1

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1947 Most Valuable Player AL 22th 8.0 336 0