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Fred Hutchinson
Shortstop
Born: (1886-05-13)May 13, 1886
Indianapolis, Indiana
Died: February 28, 1954(1954-02-28) (aged 67)
Indianapolis, Indiana
Threw: Right
debut
1907, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Last appearance
1925, for the Indianapolis ABCs
Teams

Fred Hutchinson (born May 13, 1886 – died February 28, 1954) was an American baseball player. He was often called "Pudge". Fred played as a shortstop in the Negro Leagues for many years. His career lasted from 1907 to 1925.

Fred Hutchinson's Baseball Journey

Fred Hutchinson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He loved baseball from a young age. He became a professional player in 1907. This was when he joined the Indianapolis ABCs. This team was part of the exciting Negro Leagues.

Playing for Different Teams

Fred Hutchinson had a long and successful career. He played for several different teams. These teams were some of the best in the Negro Leagues. He played for the Chicago American Giants. He also played for the Bacharach Giants. These teams were known for their amazing players. Fred was a key part of their success.

His Role as a Shortstop

As a shortstop, Fred played a very important position. Shortstops are known for their quick reflexes. They need to be good at catching and throwing. They help stop opponents from scoring runs. Fred was skilled at this position. He helped his teams win many games.

Returning to Indianapolis

After playing for various teams, Fred returned home. He finished his career with the Indianapolis ABCs in 1925. This was the same team he started with. It was a special way to end his long baseball journey. Fred Hutchinson passed away in Indianapolis in 1954. He was 67 years old.

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