Fred Manke competed at Cooperstown Dreams Park in 2008 during Week 9 with the Wisconsin All-Stars (WI). Fred and his team made an Elite 8 appearance in the single-elimination tournament and finished third in the Around the Horn Plus.

Fred graduated from Lodi High School (Lodi, WI) in 2014. A four-year starter of the baseball team, the right-handed pitcher helped Lodi High School win the 2013 Wisconsin Division 2 title. Fred was a four-time All-Capitol Conference selection and conference player of the year as a junior (2013). He led his high school team with a .620 batting average and 0.30 ERA as he compiled a pitching record of 5-0 in 2013 and 7-1 in 2014.

In addition to his high school team, Fred played his summer baseball with Team Pro Player and Lodi's American Legion squad. Away from the diamond, Fred was also a two-time all-conference honoree in football and a played hockey for Lodi.

Prior to his high school graduation, Fred committed to playing baseball at the University of Minnesota (Minneapolis, MN).