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Fred Ketchum Notable

b. July 27, 1875 · Louisville Colonels 1899, Philadelphia Athletics 1901

Fred Ketchum divided three seasons between two clubs as a right fielder: the Louisville Colonels from 1899, then the Philadelphia Athletics through 1901.

Across 20 games he batted .277, with 23 hits and 18 runs. He finished with 1 double and 2 stolen bases.

He played 20 games in the outfield, with 24 putouts and 1 error.

He was born in Elmira, NY, USA on July 27, 1875, and died on March 12, 1908. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1899 LOU 15611318 100 5062 .295
1901 PHA 52255 000 2000 .227
Career 20831823 100 7062 .277

On this day & linked events

1875

Born July 27, 1875

Elmira, NY, USA

1908

Died March 12, 1908