Fred Tenney
The first player to play well off the bag at first base, Fred Tenney was also credited with being the originator of the 3-6-3 double play. Also a fine hitter, Tenney slapped the ball and was an excellent bunter. But it was with the glove that he drew raves, establishing a style of play at first base that was iamitated for years to come. Compensating for his small size, Tenney was agile and sure-handed, and frequently paced the National League in assists and putouts. His 152 assists in 1905 stood as a record for more than 40 years.
| Career Batting Stats |
| G |
AB |
H |
R |
HR |
RBI |
SB |
AVG |
SLG |
OBP |
OPS |
OPS+ |
| 1994 |
7595 |
2231 |
1278 |
22 |
688 |
285 |
.294 |
.358 |
.371 |
.730 |
106.0 |
|
Teams Fred Tenney Managed
Boston Braves (1905-1911)
Factoids
In 1895, Fred Tenney was one of five members of the Boston team that was married that season. The others included Hugh Duffy, Herman Long, Jack Ryan, and Jim Sullivan.
Where He Played
First base.
Tenney always contended that Hal Chase was the best defensive first baseman of all-time.
As a Manager
While managing Boston in 1905, Tenney scouted William Clarence Matthews, a shortstop from Harvard University. Matthews was black. Other National League teams objected to Matthews, and Tenney did not sign him.
Born
Frederick Tenney was born on November 26, 1871, in Georgetown, MA.
Died
July 3, 1952, Boston, MA
Batted: Left
Threw: Left
Major League Debut
6 16,
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According to biographer Mark Sternman, the "Soiled Collegian" came from Tenney's "aggressive playing style and his degree from Brown University..."
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With Boston, Tenney teamed with second sacker Bobby Lowe, shortstop Herman Long, and third baseman Jimmy Collins, to form one of the greatest infields of the 19th century... Tenney and Fred Clarke of Pittsburgh were involved in a celebrated fight on May 15, 1902. Tenney reportedly reacted to Clarke's verbal assault and attacked the Pittsburgh outfielder, earning a fine and a ten-game suspension.
| Hall of Fame Voting |
| Year |
Election |
Votes |
Pct |
| 1936 |
Veterans |
1 |
% |
1937 |
BBWAA |
5 |
2.5% |
1938 |
BBWAA |
8 |
3.1% |
1939 |
BBWAA |
3 |
1.1% |
1942 |
BBWAA |
1 |
.4% |
1946 |
Nominating Vote |
1 |
.5% |
|
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