Fred Blanding

Frederick James Blanding
(Fritz)

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
• School University of Michigan
• Debut September 15, 1910
• Final Game September 30, 1914
• Born February 8, 1886 in Redlands, CA USA
• Died July 17, 1950 in Salem, VA USA

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Biographical Information

Fred Blanding pitched five seasons in the majors, all of them with the Cleveland Naps. Following a 15-10, 2.55 season in 41 games in 1913, Fred decided to leap to the fledgling Federal League, agreeing to terms on a lucrative (for the times) three-year deal with the Kansas City Packers. Within a week, he balked and took a new offer from Cleveland with a heftier salary. A lawsuit was filed by the Feds, but it was all for naught. After a 4-9, 3.96 season and a war with Naps skipper Joe Birmingham during a rocky 1914, Blanding retired, entering his family's automotive business.

He died in 1950 from a heart attack.

Notable Achievements

• 15 Wins Seasons: 2 (1912 & 1913)
• 200 Innings Pitched Seasons: 2 (1912 & 1913)