Fred Williams

Born: 7/17/1913 in Meridian, MS, USA

Died: 11/2/1993 in Meridian, MS, USA

MLB Debut: 1945-04-19 | Final Game: 1945-07-08

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 200 lbs

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Biography

Fred Williams was a professional baseball player born in 1913, who played as a position player in Major League Baseball during a brief career that spanned the 1945 season. His time in the league was marked by the unique challenges and circumstances of World War II, which saw many players enlist in the military, opening opportunities for others like Williams. He made his debut on April 19, 1945, and concluded his major league tenure on July 8 of the same year. Over the course of 16 games, Williams recorded 4 hits and finished with a batting average of .211. He did not hit any home runs or drive in any runs during his short stint in the majors, and he did not steal any bases. Although his playing time was limited, Williams's presence in the league during this period contributed to the depth of talent that emerged as baseball experienced a transitional phase, paving the way for the post-war era and the eventual integration of the sport. His brief career remains a testament to the diverse array of players who contributed to baseball during a tumultuous time in American history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
16	19	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.211	0.250	0.211	0.461	0.0

Career AVG .211 vs. league average .261 across their career seasons — 19.3% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .329 across their career seasons — 24.0% below league average.

Career SLG .211 vs. league average .355 across their career seasons — 40.7% below league average.

Career OPS 0.461 vs. league average 0.684 across their career seasons — 32.6% 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
1945	CLE	AL	16	19	0	4	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	0.211	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1B	3	0	13	2	0	2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1945	CLE	1B	3	0	13	2	0	2

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
First Base	3