In addition to operating the 5th and 6th grade basketball program for many years.  Fritz became involved in Hot Stove at the local, county and state levels.  Presently filling the Vice-President position on the State Board, Fritz previously was the director of umpires for the entire state.

Fritz's contributions to Hot Stove has not gone unnoticed.  In 1981, he received the Sy Butler Award which is the highest award one can receive from Hot Stove.  Additionally, Fritz was inducted into the Hot Stove Hall of Fame during the summer of 1997 to recognize his outstanding efforts, accomplishments and contributions.