Freddie Lindstrom
Inducted:
1976
Player Details
5-11, 170lb (180cm, 77kg)
Born:
November 21, 1905
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Died:
October 4, 1981
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Position:
Third baseman
Outfielder
College:
Loyola Academy
Freddie Lindstrom, born November 21, 1905, in Chicago, Illinois, was one of baseball’s brightest stars of the late 1920s and 1930s. Debuting at just 18 with the New York Giants, he quickly became known for his superb contact hitting, speed, and versatility in the field.
Primarily a third baseman and outfielder, Lindstrom posted a career .311 batting average over 13 seasons with the Giants, Pittsburgh Pirates, Chicago Cubs, and Brooklyn Dodgers. His finest season came in 1930, when he batted .379 with 231 hits, cementing his status among the league’s elite. A two-time All-Star and consistent run producer, he totaled 1,747 hits, 103 stolen bases, and 779 RBIs before retiring at age 31 due to injuries.
Despite his relatively short career, Lindstrom’s impact as one of the premier hitters of his era earned him induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1976, where he is remembered as a natural talent with an exceptional bat.
Lindstrom's Awards and Records:
- 2× All-Star selection (1933, 1934)
- .379 batting average in 1930 (career-high)
- 231 hits in 1930, one of the highest single-season totals of his era
MLB Records:
- Youngest player (18) to appear in a World Series at the time (1924)
- Recorded over 230 hits in a season (1930), a rare feat in MLB history
- Known for versatility, excelling at both third base and the outfield
MLB Teams:
New York Giants (1924–1932)
Pittsburgh Pirates (1933–1934)
Chicago Cubs (1935)
Brooklyn Dodgers (1936)
Number Worn:
21
MLB Stats:
Seasons:
1924–1936
Games Played:
1,438
Batting Average:
.311
Hits:
1,747
Home Runs:
103
Runs:
895
RBIs:
779
