Johnny Frederick
From BR Bullpen
John Henry Frederick
- Bats Left, Throws Left
- Height 5' 11", Weight 165 lb.
- Debut April 18, 1929
- Final Game September 25, 1934
- Born January 26, 1902 in Denver, CO USA
- Died June 18, 1977 in Tigard, OR USA
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Johnny Frederick was a great rookie whose career declined because of an injury that would not go away.
Frederick, who broke into the majors at age 27, led the league with 52 doubles as a rookie. Thereafter his doubles and home runs tended to decline each year, although his slugging percentage in 1932 (in 118 games) was among the league leaders.
His fielding range, great as a rookie, also declined as he got older, and he moved from being a center fielder to being a right fielder.
"The Dodgers Encyclopedia" indicates that Frederick started in professional ball in the Western Canada League in 1922. He suffered a leg injury in 1930 that worsened as time went on, eventually relegating him largely to pinch-hitting duties. After major league ball, he continued to hit .300 in minor league ball for six more seasons.
