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Fred Payne

Fred Payne Notable

b. September 2, 1879 · Detroit Tigers 1906–1908, Chicago White Sox 1909–1911

Fred Payne divided six seasons between two clubs as a catcher: the Detroit Tigers from 1906, then the Chicago White Sox through 1911.

Across 334 games he batted .215, with 194 hits and 83 runs. He finished with 1 home run, 16 doubles and 21 stolen bases.

He played 271 games behind the plate, with 1,166 putouts and 42 errors. He turned 34 double plays.

He was born in Camden, NY, USA on September 2, 1879, and died on January 16, 1954. He batted right-handed and threw right-handed.

Batting, season by season

YearTeam GABR H2B3B HRRBIBB SOSBAVG
1906 DET 722222460 550 2213234 .270
1907 DET 531691728 220 147204 .166
1908 DET 204533 000 2321 .067
1909 CHW 3282820 200 12530 .244
1910 CHW 912521756 540 1911146 .222
1911 CHW 661331427 211 19866 .203
Career 33490383194 16121 88476821 .215

On this day & linked events

1879

Born September 2, 1879

Camden, NY, USA

1954

Died January 16, 1954

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