Fred Lewis

Born: 10/13/1858 in Buffalo, NY, USA

Died: 6/5/1945 in Utica, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1881-07-02 | Final Game: 1886-08-26

Bats: B | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 194 lbs

Full name: Frederick Miller Lewis

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Biography

Fred Lewis, born in 1858, was a prominent position player in Major League Baseball during the mid-1880s. He played from 1881 until 1886, making a significant impact in an era that was characterized by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his career, Lewis appeared in 317 games, amassing 390 hits and posting an impressive batting average of .296. His ability to contribute offensively was underscored by his 119 RBIs and four home runs, showcasing both his consistency at the plate and his capability to drive in runs. Lewis was also known for his speed on the bases, recording eight stolen bases throughout his career, which added an element of excitement to his playing style. His contributions came during a formative time in baseball history, as the game was evolving and establishing its identity as America's pastime. Despite the relatively short span of his career, Fred Lewis left a lasting impression on the game and is remembered as a key player of his time. His achievements continue to be celebrated by baseball historians and enthusiasts alike.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
317	1318	224	390	70	13	4	119	8	60	28	0.296	0.330	0.378	0.708	2845.8

Career AVG .296 vs. league average .248 across their career seasons — +19.4% above league average.

Career OBP .330 vs. league average .288 across their career seasons — +14.7% above league average.

Career SLG .378 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +13.9% above league average.

Career OPS 0.708 vs. league average 0.620 across their career seasons — +14.3% 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
1881	BSN	NL	27	114	17	25	6	0	0	9	0	7	5	0.219	.260 (-16%)	.290 (-9%)	.338 (-20%)	.628 (-15%)	-223.1
1883	PHI	NL	38	160	21	40	7	0	0	18	0	4	13	0.250	.257 (-3%)	.285 (-6%)	.345 (-15%)	.631 (-11%)	-246.7
1883	SL4	AA	49	209	37	63	8	4	1	33	0	1	0	0.301	.257 (+17%)	.285 (+7%)	.345 (+14%)	.631 (+10%)	-246.7
1884	SL4	AA	73	300	59	97	25	3	0	0	0	16	0	0.323	.243 (+33%)	.278 (+31%)	.327 (+30%)	.606 (+31%)	1464.5
1884	SLU	UA	8	30	6	9	1	0	0	0	0	3	0	0.300	—	—	—	—	1464.5
1885	SL5	NL	45	181	12	53	9	0	1	27	0	9	10	0.293	.244 (+20%)	.287 (+13%)	.325 (+10%)	.613 (+12%)	328.6
1886	CN2	AA	77	324	72	103	14	6	2	32	8	20	0	0.318	.246 (+29%)	.302 (+21%)	.331 (+26%)	.634 (+23%)	1232.1