Fred Carisch

Frederick Behlmer Carisch

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 10½", Weight 174 lb.

• Debut August 31, 1903
• Final Game July 4, 1923
• Born November 14, 1881 in Fountain City, WI USA
• Died April 19, 1977 in San Gabriel, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Catcher Fred Carisch played seven seasons in the majors from 1903 to 1914, handling catching duties for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Naps. Mainly a backup, Carisch only once, in 1913, played in at least half of his team's games, batting .216 in 82 games. He was a coach for the Detroit Tigers in 1923 and 1924. In that first year, Carisch officially wrapped up his playing career, appearing in two games at 41. He was in the minors at various times from 1901 to 1915, and played in 1921 as a player-manager for the Sioux Falls Soos, where he also managed in 1922. After his baseball days, Fred sold trucks for a living for 20 years.

Year-by-Year Managerial Record

Year	Team	League	Record	Finish	Playoffs	Notes
1920	Sioux Falls Soos	South Dakota League	58-40	2nd
1921	Sioux Falls Canaries	Dakota League	61-35	2nd
1922	Sioux Falls Soos	Dakota League	55-42	4th

Related Sites

• Fred Carisch at the SABR Bio Project