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1990–2002 · 3B

Travis Fryman

6' 1", 180 lbs·Lived to 57·Bats R / Throws R
Silver SluggerGold GloveAll-Star
The Almanac's Take

Fryman's 1993 season represents the pinnacle of what steady, reliable production looked like at third base in the early '90s. That .300/.365/.500 slash line with 22 homers made him Detroit's offensive anchor, earning him his lone Silver Slugger award alongside a Gold Glove — a rare combination that only the game's most complete corner infielders achieved.

The five All-Star selections tell the story of sustained excellence rather than peak dominance. Fryman's 103 career OPS+ reflects a player who consistently delivered above-average offense while manning a premium defensive position. His 223 career home runs came during an era when third basemen were expected to hit for power, and he delivered without the gaudy numbers that defined the position's sluggers.

What separated Fryman was durability — 1,698 games across 13 seasons with just one year below 140 games played. In an era of flashier stars, he represented the backbone player every contending team needed.

Career Highs
.908
Best OPS · 2000
28
Most HR · 1998
106
Most RBI · 2000
.321
Best AVG · 2000
Career Arc · OPS
13 seasons
Statistical Comps

Career · Batting

13 seasons
YearTeamGABHRRBIAVGOPSOPS+
1990DET66232927.297.818115
1991DET1495572191.259.756107
1992DET1616592096.266.731104
1993DET1516072297.300.865118
1994DET1144641885.263.801105
1995DET1445671581.275.756100
1996DET15761622100.268.766100
1997DET15459522102.274.766101
1998CLE1465572896.287.845112
1999CLE853221048.255.71992
2000CLE15557422106.321.908116
2001CLE98334338.263.66287
2002CLE1183971155.217.64286
Career169864812231022.274
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