Freddie Muller, baseball player, 1933-1934

Freddie Muller

Born: 12/21/1907 in Newark, CA, USA

Died: 10/20/1976 in Davis, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1933-07-08 | Final Game: 1934-05-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Frederick William Muller

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Biography

Freddie Muller was a professional baseball player who played in the early 1930s, primarily serving as a position player. Born in 1907, Muller made his Major League debut in 1933 and played through the 1934 season, a time when baseball was evolving with the introduction of new strategies and a growing emphasis on offense. Over the course of his brief career, he appeared in 17 games, recording 9 hits with a batting average of .184. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 3 RBIs and successfully stole one base, showcasing a degree of speed and agility on the base paths. Despite his limited playing time, Muller's journey through the major leagues reflects the challenges faced by many players during the Great Depression, a period that significantly impacted baseball and its fans. His career, although short-lived, remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, illustrating the stories of players who, despite facing tough odds, contributed to the game in their unique ways.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 49 7 9 1 1 0 3 1 6 5 0.184 0.273 0.245 0.518 -210.2

Career AVG .184 vs. league average .274 across their career seasons — 33.0% below league average.

Career OBP .273 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — 18.6% below league average.

Career SLG .245 vs. league average .385 across their career seasons — 36.4% below league average.

Career OPS 0.518 vs. league average 0.720 across their career seasons — 28.1% 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
1933 BOS AL 15 48 6 9 1 1 0 3 1 5 5 0.188 — — — — -210.2
1934 BOS AL 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 15 0 27 37 6 6
3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1933 BOS 2B 14 0 24 36 5 6
1934 BOS 2B 1 0 3 1 1 0
1934 BOS 3B 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 15
Third Base 1