Fletcher Low, baseball player, 1915-1915

Fletcher Low

Born: 4/7/1893 in Essex, MA, USA

Died: 6/6/1973 in Hanover, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1915-10-07 | Final Game: 1915-10-07

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

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Biography

Fletcher Low was a professional baseball player born in 1893, who had a brief career in the major leagues. He played a single game on October 7, 1915, showcasing his talents in a time when baseball was experiencing a shift toward more organized and commercialized play. As a position player, Low made his mark with a performance that included 1 hit in his lone game appearance, resulting in a batting average of .25 and earning him 1 run batted in (RBI). Though he did not hit any home runs or record any stolen bases, his contribution to the game, albeit limited, is part of the rich tapestry of early 20th-century baseball. Fletcher Low's time in Major League Baseball coincided with an era characterized by the emergence of powerful hitters and the growing popularity of the sport across the United States. Despite his minimal statistics, the very fact that he reached the major leagues reflects the competitive nature of the sport during this period. Players like Low paved the way for future generations, embodying the spirit of determination and aspiration that defined early baseball. His career, albeit short-lived, remains a testament to the countless players who pursued their dreams on the diamond.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1 4 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 0.250 0.750 1.000 0.0

Career AVG .250 vs. league average .251 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 21.5% below league average.

Career SLG .750 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — +125.6% above league average.

Career OPS 1.000 vs. league average 0.651 across their career seasons — +53.6% 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
1915 BSN NL 1 4 1 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0.250 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
3B 1 0 2 1 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1915 BSN 3B 1 0 2 1 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Third Base 1

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Dartmouth College Hanover NH 1913, 1914