Fred Stem

Born: 9/22/1885 in Oxford, NC, USA

Died: 9/5/1964 in Darlington, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1908-09-15 | Final Game: 1909-08-15

Bats: L | Throws: R | Height: 6'2" | Weight: 160 lbs

Full name: Frederick Boothe Stem

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Biography

Fred Stem was a professional baseball player born in 1885, who played as a position player during the early 20th century. His career spanned from 1908 to 1909, a time when baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Over the course of his brief career, Stem appeared in 93 games, where he accumulated 71 hits and achieved a batting average of .224. While he did not hit any home runs, he contributed 14 RBIs and showcased his speed on the basepaths with 6 stolen bases. Despite the limited length of his career, Stem's presence in the lineup during the 1900s contributed to the evolving narrative of baseball as it began to embrace a more dynamic style of play. His performance, while modest by today’s standards, reflected the competitive spirit of the time, as players adapted to the growing popularity of the sport. Stem's career serves as a reminder of the many players who shaped the early foundations of baseball, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
93	317	22	71	2	4	0	14	6	14	27	0.224	0.263	0.256	0.519	-819.9

Career AVG .224 vs. league average .242 across their career seasons — 7.6% below league average.

Career OBP .263 vs. league average .302 across their career seasons — 12.9% below league average.

Career SLG .256 vs. league average .310 across their career seasons — 17.5% below league average.

Career OPS 0.519 vs. league average 0.612 across their career seasons — 15.2% 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	BSN	NL	20	72	9	20	0	1	0	3	1	2	11	0.278	.240 (+15%)	.298 (avg)	.306 (avg)	.605 (avg)	-17.6
1909	BSN	NL	73	245	13	51	2	3	0	11	5	12	16	0.208	.244 (-15%)	.306 (-17%)	.312 (-23%)	.618 (-20%)	-802.3