Fritz Scheeren, baseball player, 1914-1915

Fritz Scheeren

Born: 7/1/1891 in Kokomo, IN, USA

Died: 6/17/1973 in Kittanning, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-09-14 | Final Game: 1915-05-11

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 159 lbs

Full name: Frederick Scheeren

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Biography

Fritz Scheeren was a professional baseball player born in 1891, who played primarily as a position player in the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 until May 11, 1915, during which he appeared in a total of 15 games. Scheeren showcased his abilities at the plate, accumulating 9 hits, including 1 home run, and driving in 2 RBIs, while maintaining a batting average of .265. Additionally, he demonstrated speed on the bases, as evidenced by his recorded 1 stolen base. Scheeren's brief career unfolded during a transformative period in baseball, characterized by the shift from the deadball era towards a more offense-oriented game. Although his time in Major League Baseball was short-lived, his contributions as a player reflect the evolving dynamics of the sport during this era. Despite limited statistics, Scheeren's participation in the league adds to the rich tapestry of baseball history, highlighting the diverse array of players who shaped the game's development in its early years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
15 34 4 9 0 1 1 2 1 1 6 0.265 0.286 0.412 0.697 0.0

Career AVG .265 vs. league average .253 across their career seasons — near league average.

Career OBP .286 vs. league average .320 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.

Career SLG .412 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — +22.6% above league average.

Career OPS 0.697 vs. league average 0.656 across their career seasons — +6.3% 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
1914 PIT NL 11 31 4 9 0 1 1 2 1 1 6 0.290 — — — — 0.0
1915 PIT NL 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 11 0 14 0 3 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 PIT OF 10 0 14 0 3 0
1915 PIT OF 1 0 0 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 5
Right Field 8

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Lafayette College Easton PA 1913, 1914