Fritz Von Kolnitz, baseball player, 1914-1916

Fritz Von Kolnitz

Born: 5/20/1893 in Charleston, SC, USA

Died: 3/18/1948 in Mount Pleasant, SC, USA

MLB Debut: 1914-04-18 | Final Game: 1916-09-17

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Alfred Holmes Von Kolnitz

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Biography

Fritz Von Kolnitz, born in 1893, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the early years of the 20th century. His career spanned from 1914 to 1916, during a time when the game was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-oriented style. Von Kolnitz played a total of 115 games in Major League Baseball, where he established himself as a reliable position player. Over his career, he recorded 48 hits, contributing to a batting average of .212. While he did not hit any home runs, he drove in 19 runs and showcased his speed on the bases with five stolen bases. Known for his tenacity and work ethic, Von Kolnitz played in a competitive environment that demanded versatility and adaptability from players. Although his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the game's elite, his involvement in the early stages of professional baseball reflects the dedication and passion of players from that era. As the game evolved, players like Von Kolnitz laid the groundwork for future generations, reminding fans of the rich history that shaped the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
115 226 15 48 9 1 0 19 5 15 33 0.212 0.264 0.261 0.526 -622.9

Career AVG .212 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 15.6% below league average.

Career OBP .264 vs. league average .319 across their career seasons — 17.0% below league average.

Career SLG .261 vs. league average .333 across their career seasons — 21.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.526 vs. league average 0.652 across their career seasons — 19.4% 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 CIN NL 41 104 8 23 2 0 0 6 4 6 16 0.221 .255 (-13%) .322 (-16%) .339 (-29%) .661 (-23%) -372.8
1915 CIN NL 50 78 6 15 4 1 0 6 1 7 11 0.192 .250 (-23%) .318 (-19%) .332 (-19%) .651 (-19%) -250.1
1916 CHW AL 24 44 1 10 3 0 0 7 0 2 6 0.227 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
1B 4 0 2 0 0 1
3B 51 0 38 74 10 6
C 4 0 3 2 2 0
OF 12 0 9 0 1 0
SS 6 0 3 1 1 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1914 CIN 1B 1 0 0 0 0 0
1914 CIN 3B 20 0 20 44 6 2
1914 CIN C 2 0 2 0 2 0
1914 CIN OF 11 0 9 0 1 0
1915 CIN 1B 3 0 2 0 0 1
1915 CIN 3B 18 0 9 19 2 3
1915 CIN C 2 0 1 2 0 0
1915 CIN OF 1 0 0 0 0 0
1915 CIN SS 6 0 3 1 1 0
1916 CHA 3B 13 0 9 11 2 1

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 4
First Base 4
Third Base 51
Shortstop 6
Left Field 2
Center Field 7
Right Field 3

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
College of Charleston Charleston SC 1911
University of South Carolina Columbia SC 1912, 1913