Fred Olmstead

Frederic William Olmstead

• Bats Right, Throws Right
• Height 5' 11", Weight 170 lb.

• Debut July 2, 1908
• Final Game September 4, 1911
• Born July 3, 1881 in Grand Rapids, MI USA
• Died October 22, 1936 in Muskogee, OK USA

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Biographical Information

Pitcher Fred Olmstead played four major league seasons, all with the Chicago White Sox, from 1908 to 1911. His best year was 1910, when he went 10-12, 1.95.

He set an obscure record on September 30 of 1910 when he defeated the St. Louis Browns, 9-1, as he allowed 16 hits but just one run. That is the most hits allowed by anyone giving up just 1 run in a nine-inning game. Among the hits were four by Ray Jansen who played his only career game as the Browns' third baseman that day.