Fred Stiely, baseball player, 1929-1931

Fred Stiely

Born: 6/1/1901 in Pillow, PA, USA

Died: 1/6/1981 in Valley View, PA, USA

MLB Debut: 1929-10-06 | Final Game: 1931-06-13

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'8" | Weight: 170 lbs

Full name: Fred Warren Stiely

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Biography

Fred Stiely, born in 1901, was a professional baseball pitcher who played in the early 1930s. His career spanned from 1929 until June 13, 1931, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offensively charged style that would soon dominate the sport. Stiely made a brief yet notable impact in Major League Baseball, finishing his career with a record of 1-1 and an earned run average (ERA) of 5.97. Over his time on the mound, he accumulated a total of 9 strikeouts, showcasing his ability to miss bats despite limited opportunities. While Stiely's tenure in the Major Leagues was short, he exemplified the perseverance of many players in the era who worked hard to carve out a place in the competitive landscape of baseball. With no saves recorded, his role was primarily as a starter, contributing to a pitching staff that was adapting to the evolving strategies of the game. His career, though not marked by extensive statistics, reflects the spirit of an era filled with aspiring athletes striving for excellence in America’s pastime.

Career Pitching Statistics

W L G GS CG SHO SV IP H ER HR BB SO ERA Pitcher PIV
1 1 9 3 2 0 0 34.7 45 23 4 14 9 5.97 0

Career ERA 5.97 vs. league average 4.51 across their career seasons — 32.3% worse than 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
1929 SLA AL 1 0 1 1 1 0 0 9.0 11 0 3 2 0.00 4.60 (+100%) 0.0
1930 SLA AL 0 1 4 2 1 0 0 19.0 27 18 8 5 8.53 4.80 (-78%) -1163.2
1931 SLA AL 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 6.7 7 5 3 2 6.75 — 0.0

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
10 10 1 5 3 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.500 0.545 0.800 1.345 0.0

Career AVG .500 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — +74.3% above league average.

Career OBP .545 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — +56.2% above league average.

Career SLG .800 vs. league average .412 across their career seasons — +94.1% above league average.

Career OPS 1.345 vs. league average 0.761 across their career seasons — +76.7% 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
1929 SLA AL 1 3 1 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.667 — — — — 0.0
1930 SLA AL 5 7 0 3 2 0 0 2 0 1 2 0.429 — — — — 0.0
1931 SLA AL 4 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
P 9 0 2 4 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1929 SLA P 1 0 1 1 0 1
1930 SLA P 4 0 0 3 0 0
1931 SLA P 4 0 1 0 0 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Pitcher 9