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Fred Abbott

Fred Abbott Notable

b. October 22, 1874 · Cleveland Naps 1903–1904, Philadelphia Phillies 1905

Fred Abbott divided three seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Cleveland Naps from 1903, then the Philadelphia Phillies through 1905.

Across 160 games he batted .209, with 107 hits and 48 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 21 doubles and 14 stolen bases.

He played 138 games behind the plate, with 626 putouts and 37 errors. He turned 16 double plays.

He was born in Versailles, OH, USA on October 22, 1874, and died on June 11, 1935. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1903 CLE 772552560 1131 257258 .235
1904 CLE 411301422 420 126272 .169
1905 PHI 42128925 610 126234 .195
Career 16051348107 2161 49197514 .209

On this day & linked events

1874

Born October 22, 1874

Versailles, OH, USA

1935

Died June 11, 1935

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