Fred Lake
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Fred Lake
| Born: | October 16, 1866 |
| Birthplace: | Cornwallis, Nova Scotia |
| Height: | 5'10" |
| Weight: | 170 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
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| Other Teams: | Boston Beaneaters/Doves/Braves 1891,1897,1910 Louisville Colonels 1894 Pittsburg Pirates 1898 |
| Others Managed: | Boston Braves 1910 |
| Years with Boston: | 1908-1909 |
Frederick Lovett Lake was a major league manager with both Boston baseball teams (Red Sox and Braves from 1908-1910). His first two years managing, he guided the Red Sox to a 110-80 record (.579 WP). Fred also played 5 in major league seasons; 48-games total that spanned over 20 years (1891-1910). He managed the 1910 Boston Braves to a 53-100 record as part player and manager. It was the first time the then 43-year-old played in the majors in over 12 years (since 1898 with the pittsburgh Pirates). The Nova Scotia, Canada native died November 24, 1931 in Boston, MA at the age of 65.
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Playing Career
- 128 at bats in only 28 games in a career that spand from 1891 to 1910
- When he suited up for 3 games for his Pittsburgh Pirates in 1910 he was the oldest man in the league at 43.
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Managerial Record
Year League Team Age G W L WP PL 1908 American Lg BostonRS 41 40 22 17 .564 5 1909 American Lg BostonRS 42 152 88 63 .583 3
1910 National Lg BostonBr 43 157 53 100 .346 8 Play/Manag
BostonBr 157 53 100 .346
BostonRS 192 110 80 .579
TOTAL 349 163 180 .475
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Transactions
- September 15, 1897: Traded by the Boston Beaneaters with $1,000 to the Syracuse (Eastern) for Vic Willis.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Managerial Record
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
