Fred Olmstead, baseball player, 1908-1911

Fred Olmstead

Born: 7/3/1881 in Grand Rapids, MI, USA

Died: 10/22/1936 in Muskogee, OK, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-07-02 | Final Game: 1911-09-04

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Frederic William Olmstead

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Biography

Fred Olmstead was a professional baseball pitcher born in 1881, whose career spanned from July 2, 1908, to September 4, 1911. Olmstead played during a transformative era in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that followed. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 19 wins and 20 losses, showcasing his competitive spirit on the mound despite the challenges of the time. Olmstead finished his career with a commendable earned run average (ERA) of 2.74, reflecting his effectiveness as a pitcher. He struck out 135 batters and notched two saves, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure in critical situations. While he may not have achieved the fame of some of his contemporaries, Olmstead's contributions to the game during the early 20th century remain a testament to his skill and determination as a member of the pitching fraternity.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
19 20 66 37 26 5 2 358.7 378 109 5 93 135 2.74 0

Career ERA 2.74 vs. league average 2.78 across their career seasons — near 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
1908 CHW AL 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 2.0 6 3 1 1 13.50 — -
1909 CHW AL 3 2 8 6 5 0 0 54.7 52 11 12 21 1.81 2.55 (+29%) -
1910 CHW AL 10 12 32 20 14 4 0 184.3 174 40 50 68 1.95 2.79 (+30%) -
1911 CHW AL 6 6 25 11 7 1 2 117.7 146 55 30 45 4.21 3.37 (-25%) -

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
66 124 4 19 1 2 0 5 0 5 19 0.153 0.186 0.194 0.380 -471.6

Career AVG .153 vs. league average .250 across their career seasons — 38.8% below league average.

Career OBP .186 vs. league average .315 across their career seasons — 40.9% below league average.

Career SLG .194 vs. league average .326 across their career seasons — 40.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.380 vs. league average 0.641 across their career seasons — 40.8% 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
1908 CHW AL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0
1909 CHW AL 8 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 1 5 0.095 — — — — 0.0
1910 CHW AL 32 65 1 10 0 1 0 1 0 1 7 0.154 .249 (-38%) .317 (-48%) .326 (-44%) .644 (-45%) -471.6
1911 CHW AL 25 37 3 7 1 1 0 4 0 1 7 0.189 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
P 66 26 16 112 8 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1908 CHA P 1 0 0 0 0 0
1909 CHA P 8 6 1 17 0 0
1910 CHA P 32 20 8 66 6 2
1911 CHA P 25 0 7 29 2 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 66