Fred Osborn, baseball player, 1907-1909

Fred Osborn

Born: 11/28/1883 in Nevada, OH, USA

Died: 9/2/1954 in Upper Sandusky, OH, USA

MLB Debut: 1907-06-08 | Final Game: 1909-07-24

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 178 lbs

Full name: Wilferd Pearl Osborn

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Biography

Fred Osborn was an American professional baseball player born in 1883, whose career spanned from 1907 to 1909. Primarily a position player, Osborn played in a total of 266 games during his time in Major League Baseball. He made a notable impact as a consistent hitter, accumulating 228 hits and achieving a batting average of .251. His offensive contributions included 72 runs batted in and two home runs, while also showcasing his speed on the basepaths with 26 stolen bases. Osborn played during an era that was characterized by a transition in baseball, moving away from the deadball era towards a more offensive-minded game. His playing style reflected the evolving strategies of the time, emphasizing speed and contact hitting. While he may not have achieved the same level of fame as some of his contemporaries, Osborn’s contributions to his teams and the game during the early 20th century remain a part of baseball history. He retired from the league on July 24, 1909, leaving behind a legacy as a hardworking player who navigated the challenges of a rapidly changing sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
266 907 98 228 25 16 2 72 26 45 54 0.251 0.290 0.321 0.611 -102.1

Career AVG .251 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .290 vs. league average .303 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career SLG .321 vs. league average .309 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OPS 0.611 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — near 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
1907 PHI NL 56 163 22 45 2 3 0 9 4 3 12 0.276 .245 (+13%) .304 (-2%) .308 (+5%) .613 (+2%) -11.4
1908 PHI NL 152 555 62 148 19 12 2 44 16 30 28 0.267 .240 (+11%) .298 (+2%) .306 (+16%) .605 (+9%) 695.4
1909 PHI NL 58 189 14 35 4 1 0 19 6 12 14 0.185 .244 (-24%) .306 (-22%) .312 (-31%) .618 (-27%) -786.1

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 1 1 8 0 0 1
OF 242 237 545 30 15 6

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1907 PHI 1B 1 1 8 0 0 1
1907 PHI OF 36 32 60 2 0 0
1908 PHI OF 152 152 359 14 12 3
1909 PHI OF 54 53 126 14 3 3

Career Games by Position

Position Games
First Base 1
Left Field 8
Center Field 226
Right Field 7