Fred Beebe

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Given name: Frederick Leonard Beebe
Nicknames: None
Primary Pos: Pitcher
Hght/Wght: 6'1" / 190 lbs
Bats/Throws: R / R
Born: Dec 31, 1879 in Lincoln, NE
Died: Oct 30, 1957 in Elgin, IL (77 years old)
Debut: Apr 17, 1906

Frederick Leonard Beebe (December 31, 1879 – October 30, 1957) was an American professional baseball player. He played for the Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies and Cleveland Indians.

Biography

Beebe played baseball for the Hyde Park High School in Chicago and the University of Illinois.

Beebe made his professional debut on April 17, 1906, and played Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1916. In his rookie year, Beebe led the Major Leagues with 171 strikeouts. His career record was 62–83.

After leaving the league, he served as the head coach of the Indiana Hoosiers college baseball team.