Fred Kommers

Born: 3/31/1886 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 6/14/1943 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1913-06-25 | Final Game: 1914-09-26

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frederick Raymond Kommers

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Biography

Fred Kommers was a professional baseball player born in 1886, whose career spanned from 1913 to September 26, 1914. Primarily serving as a position player, Kommers showcased his talents over the course of 132 games in Major League Baseball. He recorded 120 hits, resulting in a commendable batting average of .272, which reflected his skill at the plate during an era marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-friendly game. Throughout his career, Kommers contributed significantly to his teams with 64 RBIs and 4 home runs, demonstrating his ability to drive in runs when it mattered. In addition to his offensive prowess, he was also a threat on the base paths, successfully stealing 8 bases. While his time in the major leagues was relatively brief, Kommers' performance added to the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball, a period characterized by evolving playing styles and strategies. His legacy remains a part of the history of the game.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
132	441	52	120	15	12	4	64	8	41	72	0.272	0.340	0.388	0.727	689.2

Career AVG .272 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +5.9% above league average.

Career OBP .340 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .388 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — +13.5% above league average.

Career OPS 0.727 vs. league average 0.665 across their career seasons — +9.3% above 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
1913	PIT	NL	40	155	14	36	5	4	0	22	1	10	29	0.232	.259 (-11%)	.325 (-14%)	.345 (-9%)	.670 (-11%)	-328.6
1914	SLF	FL	76	244	33	75	9	8	3	41	7	24	36	0.307	.255 (+20%)	.322 (+17%)	.339 (+32%)	.661 (+24%)	1001.7
1914	BLF	FL	16	42	5	9	1	0	1	1	0	7	7	0.214	—	—	—	—	1001.7