Freddy Parent
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Freddy Parent
| Born: | November 25, 1875 |
| Birthplace: | Biddeford, ME |
| Hometown: | |
| Height: | 5' 7" |
| Weight: | 154 lbs |
| Bats: | Right |
| Throws: | Right |
| Drafted: | n/a |
| College: | |
| High School: | n/a |
| Other Teams: | St. Louis Cardinals 1899 Chicago White Sox 1908-1911 |
| Years with Boston: | 1901-1907 |
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Overall Career
Frederick Alfred Parent was born on November 25, 1875, in Biddeford, ME. Parent was 23 years old when he broke into the big leagues on July 14, 1899, with the St. Louis Perfectos.
Parent enjoyed a 12-year career in the big leagues. He was the starting SS on the 1903 Boston team that won the World Series. Parent was a solid hitter and fielder and denied three pitchers no-hitters when he got his club's only hits.
Career totals in 1327 games was a .2621 average, 20 HRs and 471 RBI.
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Parent's Moments in the Sun
- Short stop of the Boston Red Sox 1903 World Series team
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Trivia
- When Yankee Jack Chesbro threw his famous wild pitch on the last day of the 1904 season to blow the pennant, Parent was the batter.
- Hit an inside-the-park Grand Slam on July 8, 1904
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Transactions
- October 13, 1907: In a three-way trade, the Highlanders receive 1B Jake Stahl from the White Sox and send infielder Frank LaPorte to the Red Sox. Boston sends SS Fred Parent to Chicago.
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External Links
- Baseball-Reference.com - Career Statistics and Analysis
