Fred Koster, baseball player, 1931-1931

Fred Koster

Born: 12/21/1905 in Louisville, KY, USA

Died: 4/24/1979 in St. Matthews, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1931-04-27 | Final Game: 1931-09-27

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs

Full name: Frederick Charles Koster

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Biography

Fred Koster was a professional baseball player born in 1905, who played in the Major Leagues from 1931 to 1931. He made his debut as a position player on April 27, 1931, and concluded his brief career on September 27 of the same year. Over the course of 76 games, Koster recorded 34 hits, contributing to a batting average of .225. Though he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 8 runs and showcased his speed on the base paths with 4 stolen bases. Koster played during a time when the game was undergoing significant changes, transitioning from the deadball era into a more modern style of play. While his overall statistics may not have reflected a long-term impact on the game, Koster's participation in the Major Leagues during this transformative period underscores the depth of talent present in baseball, even among players who had shorter careers. His journey through the sport serves as a reminder of the many individuals who contributed to baseball's rich history, even if their time in the spotlight was brief.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
76 151 21 34 2 2 0 8 4 14 21 0.225 0.291 0.265 0.556 -632.4

Career AVG .225 vs. league average .276 across their career seasons — 18.5% below league average.

Career OBP .291 vs. league average .338 across their career seasons — 14.0% below league average.

Career SLG .265 vs. league average .388 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.556 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 23.5% 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
1931 PHI NL 76 151 21 34 2 2 0 8 4 14 21 0.225 .276 (-18%) .338 (-14%) .388 (-32%) .726 (-23%) -632.4

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 41 0 80 4 7 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1931 PHI OF 41 0 80 4 7 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 6
Center Field 13
Right Field 23

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
University of Louisville Louisville KY 1926, 1927, 1928