Fred Carroll

Frederick Herbert Carroll

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 185 lb.
• School Saint Mary's College of California
• Debut May 1, 1884
• Final Game August 18, 1891
• Born July 2, 1864 in Sacramento, CA USA
• Died November 7, 1904 in San Rafael, CA USA

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Biographical Information

Fred Carroll was one of the best-hitting catchers of the 19th century. At a time when many catchers struggled to hit over .200, Carroll had an impressive lifetime .284/.370/.408 slash line. He led the National League in on-base percentage in 1889 with a tremendous .486 mark, and was among the leaders in slugging percentage four times in his eight-year career. He also holds the major league record with 95 passed balls in the 1886 season. He umpired one National League game in 1887.

Although he was born and died in California, most of his career was spent in Pittsburgh, where he played for entries in the American Association, National League, and Players League. He had attended St. Mary's College of California at the same time as Jim Fogarty, Hank O'Day, and Ed Morris.

Records Held

• Hits, doubleheader, 9, 7/5/1886 (tied)
• Passed balls, season, 95, 1886
• Youngest birthday home run, aged 20 (record subsequently tied by Buddy Lewis and Aramis Ramirez)