Fred Lear

Born: 4/7/1894 in New York, NY, USA

Died: 10/13/1955 in East Orange, NJ, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-06-07 | Final Game: 1920-06-22

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frederick Francis Lear

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Biography

Fred Lear, born in 1894, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1915 to 1920. Primarily serving as a position player, Lear played in a total of 75 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a modest offensive impact, recording 39 hits and finishing his career with a batting average of .235. Throughout his tenure, he hit 2 home runs and drove in 18 runs, while also showcasing his speed on the base paths with 2 stolen bases. Lear's playing career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, as the sport was evolving in the wake of the deadball era and beginning to embrace more dynamic offensive strategies. While not a superstar, Lear contributed to the teams he played for, displaying the grit and determination characteristic of players of his time. His career, though brief, reflected the challenges and competitive spirit of early 20th-century baseball, making him a memorable part of the sport's rich history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
75	166	20	39	3	2	2	18	2	17	28	0.235	0.314	0.313	0.627	-164.6

Career AVG .235 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.

Career OBP .314 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .313 vs. league average .343 across their career seasons — 8.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.627 vs. league average 0.666 across their career seasons — 5.8% 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	PHA	AL	2	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1918	CHC	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1919	CHC	NL	40	76	8	17	3	1	1	11	2	8	11	0.224	.262 (-15%)	.322 (-5%)	.347 (-5%)	.670 (-5%)	-59.5
1920	NY1	NL	31	87	12	22	0	1	1	7	0	8	15	0.253	.271 (-7%)	.331 (-3%)	.363 (-15%)	.694 (-9%)	-105.2