Fred Waters

Born: 2/2/1927 in Benton, MS, USA

Died: 8/28/1989 in Pensacola, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1955-09-20 | Final Game: 1956-09-23

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Fred Warren Waters

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Biography

Fred Waters was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned the mid-1950s. Born in 1927, he made his Major League debut on September 20, 1955, and concluded his playing days on September 23, 1956. Waters played during a transitional period in baseball, just before the advent of the expansion era, when the game was beginning to see a shift in player dynamics and team strategies. Over his brief career, Waters compiled a record of 2-2 and maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 2.89, showcasing his ability to limit runs and maintain competitiveness on the mound. He struck out 14 batters, reflecting his capacity to challenge hitters, even though he did not record any saves. While Waters may not have had a lengthy career, his contributions during the early stages of his professional journey have cemented his place in baseball history as a part of the rich tapestry of the sport during that era.

Career Pitching Statistics

W	L	G	GS	CG	SHO	SV	IP	H	ER	HR	BB	SO	ERA	Pitcher PIV
2	2	25	5	1	0	0	56.0	55	18	4	32	14	2.89	0

Career ERA 2.89 vs. league average 3.98 across their career seasons — 27.3% better 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
1955	PIT	NL	0	0	2	0	0	0	0	5.0	7	2	2	0	3.60	—	0.0
1956	PIT	NL	2	2	23	5	1	0	0	51.0	48	16	30	14	2.82	3.96 (+29%)	-572.4

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
25	21	1	1	0	1	0	3	0	0	5	0.048	0.048	0.143	0.190	0.0

Career AVG .048 vs. league average .258 across their career seasons — 81.6% below league average.

Career OBP .048 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 85.6% below league average.

Career SLG .143 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 63.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.190 vs. league average 0.727 across their career seasons — 73.8% 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
1955	PIT	NL	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.000	—	—	—	—	0.0
1956	PIT	NL	23	20	1	1	0	1	0	3	0	0	5	0.050	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
P	25	5	2	4	0	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1955	PIT	P	2	0	0	1	0	0
1956	PIT	P	23	5	2	3	0	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Pitcher	25

College History

School Name	City	State	Years Attended
University of Southern Mississippi	Hattiesburg	MS	1947, 1948