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Fred Applegate (baseball)

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Fred Applegate
Pitcher
Born: (1879-05-09)May 9, 1879
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Died: April 21, 1968(1968-04-21) (aged 88)
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
MLB debut
September 30, 1904, for the Philadelphia Athletics
Last MLB appearance
October 10, 1904, for the Philadelphia Athletics
MLB statistics
Win–loss record1–2
Earned run average6.43
Strikeouts12
Teams

Frederick Romaine Applegate (May 9, 1879 – April 21, 1968) was a Major League Baseball pitcher in 1904 for the Philadelphia Athletics. Between September 30 and October 10, he started and completed three games, winning 1 and losing 2 with an ERA of 6.43. His lone major league win came against the Washington Senators in his third and final start. The score was 7–6.

A good hitter and fielder during his brief time in the big leagues, he batted .286 (2-for-7) and handled eight chances without making an error.

A native of Williamsport, Pennsylvania, he died in his hometown at the age of 88.

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