Fred Truax

Born: 1868 in Chicago, IL, USA

Died: 12/18/1899 in Omaha, NE, USA

MLB Debut: 1890-08-18 | Final Game: 1890-08-18

Full name: Frederick W. Truax

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Biography

Fred Truax, born in 1868, was a professional baseball player who made a brief yet notable appearance in Major League Baseball during the 1890 season. He played as a position player and appeared in only one game, which placed him in the unique category of players with limited yet impactful careers. Truax recorded 1 hit in his only game, achieving a batting average of .333, along with 1 run batted in (RBI). Although he did not hit any home runs and did not steal any bases, his single game in the major leagues remains a testament to the ever-changing landscape of baseball during the late 19th century. Truax's career unfolded during a time when baseball was evolving rapidly, transitioning away from the rough-and-tumble deadball era towards a more organized and commercially driven sport. While his time in the major leagues was short-lived, Truax's participation in the game reflects the spirit of the era, where many players sought to make their mark in a burgeoning professional landscape. His contribution, though limited, is a reminder of the countless individuals who played a role in the early history of baseball.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	0.500	0.333	0.833	0.0

Career AVG .333 vs. league average .260 across their career seasons — +28.1% above league average.

Career OBP .500 vs. league average .337 across their career seasons — +48.5% above league average.

Career SLG .333 vs. league average .351 across their career seasons — 5.1% below league average.

Career OPS 0.833 vs. league average 0.688 across their career seasons — +21.1% 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
1890	PIT	NL	1	3	0	1	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	0.333	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
OF	1	0	1	0	0	1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1890	PIT	OF	1	0	1	0	0	1

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Left Field	1