Fred Tyler, baseball player, 1914-1914

Fred Tyler

Born: 12/16/1891 in Derry, NH, USA

Died: 10/14/1945 in East Derry, NH, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-10-03 | Final Game: 1914-10-06

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 180 lbs

Full name: Frederick Franklin Tyler

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Biography

Fred Tyler was a professional baseball player born in 1891, whose career spanned a brief period from October 3, 1914, to October 6, 1914. As a position player, Tyler made a modest impact in the major leagues, appearing in six games during his time with the team. Over the course of his short-lived career, he recorded two hits, contributing to a batting average of .105. Although he did not hit any home runs and had two runs batted in (RBIs), Tyler's presence on the field during this era reflected the challenges and competitive nature of early 20th-century baseball. Playing in a time when the game was beginning to evolve away from the deadball era, Tyler's experience in the majors, albeit brief, showcased the transition occurring in baseball as players adapted to a changing style of play. His career, while not statistically prolific, exemplified the spirit of many players of the time who sought to make their mark in the sport. Despite the limited opportunities, Fred Tyler remains a part of baseball history, illustrating the depth of talent that existed even among those who played only a handful of games in the league.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
6 19 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.105 0.150 0.105 0.255 0.0

Career AVG .105 vs. league average .255 across their career seasons — 58.8% below league average.

Career OBP .150 vs. league average .322 across their career seasons — 53.5% below league average.

Career SLG .105 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — 69.0% below league average.

Career OPS 0.255 vs. league average 0.661 across their career seasons — 61.4% 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
1914 BSN NL 6 19 2 2 0 0 0 2 0 1 5 0.105 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 6 0 21 8 0 1

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 BSN C 6 0 21 8 0 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 6

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
St. Anselm College Manchester NH 1911