Fred Link

Born: 3/11/1886 in Columbus, OH, USA

Died: 5/22/1939 in Houston, TX, USA

MLB Debut: 1910-04-15 | Final Game: 1910-08-25

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Frederick Theodore Link

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Biography

Fred Link was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1886, who played in the early 20th century during a transitional period in the sport. His career spanned from April 15, 1910, to August 25, 1910, a brief yet noteworthy time in which he made an impact on the mound. Link finished his career with a record of 5-7 and an earned run average (ERA) of 3.3, showcasing his ability to compete in an era that was beginning to see the emergence of more specialized pitching roles. Over the course of his short career, Link struck out 60 batters and recorded 1 save, indicating his capacity to deliver critical performances in high-pressure situations. While his time in the Major Leagues was limited, Link contributed to the evolving nature of pitching in baseball, as teams began to recognize the importance of both starting and relief pitchers. His presence on the field during this formative time in baseball history highlights the ongoing development of the sport and the players who laid the groundwork for future generations.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
5	7	25	16	6	1	1	144.7	145	53	0	63	60	3.30	0

Career ERA 3.30 vs. league average 2.79 across their career seasons — 18.2% worse 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
1910	CLE	AL	5	6	22	13	6	1	1	127.7	121	45	50	55	3.17	2.79 (-14%)	-135.7
1910	SLA	AL	0	1	3	3	0	0	0	17.0	24	8	13	5	4.24	2.79 (-52%)	-617.0

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	48	2	8	0	0	0	0	1	2	12	0.167	0.200	0.167	0.367	0.0

Career AVG .167 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 33.3% below league average.

Career OBP .200 vs. league average .318 across their career seasons — 37.0% below league average.

Career SLG .167 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 49.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.367 vs. league average 0.645 across their career seasons — 43.1% 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
1910	CLE	AL	22	42	2	7	0	0	0	0	1	2	12	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0
1910	SLA	AL	3	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.167	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	16	4	42	4	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1910	CLE	P	22	13	4	37	4	0
1910	SLA	P	3	3	0	5	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25