Frank Baldwin
Catcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1953)
Frank Baldwin was a catcher who played in Major League Baseball in 1953 for the Cincinnati Reds. In 16 career games, he hit .100 with 2 hits.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Catcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 195 lb
- Died
- 11/18/2004 in Beaver, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1953-04-22
- Last Game
- 1953-09-05
Full name: Frank DeWitt Baldwin
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .100 | .143 | .100 | .243 | 0 |
Career AVG .100 vs. league average .264 across their career seasons — 62.2% below league average.
Career OBP .143 vs. league average .336 across their career seasons — 57.5% below league average.
Career SLG .100 vs. league average .397 across their career seasons — 74.8% below league average.
Career OPS .243 vs. league average .733 across their career seasons — 66.9% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | CIN | NL | 16 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 16 | 20 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 9 | .100 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (16 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
| Away | 9 | 15 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | .133 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953-09-05 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-07-06 | CIN | CHC | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-07-02 | CIN | ATL | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-07-01 | CIN | ATL | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-06-25 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-05-31 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1953-05-30 | CIN | CHC | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-28 | CIN | STL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-26 | CIN | ATL | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1953-05-23 | CIN | STL | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 6 |
Frank Baldwin: the record in brief
Frank Baldwin's major league career runs from a debut on April 22, 1953 to a final game on September 5, 1953. Baldwin's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. Baldwin is listed as a catcher at 5'11" and 195 pounds. Baldwin batted and threw right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is December 25, 1928, in High Bridge, NJ, USA. Baldwin died on November 18, 2004, in Beaver, OH, USA. Frank Baldwin was the playing name; the full given name is Frank DeWitt.
In 16 games and 20 at bats, Baldwin batted .100 with 2 hits. Measured against the leagues Baldwin played in, the .100 career average compares with a .264 league average over the same seasons, 62.2% below the league. In OPS terms, Baldwin's .243 stands 66.9% below the league's .733. The season table holds a single row: 1953 with the Cincinnati Reds, 16 games, 20 at bats and 2 hits.
Retrosheet box scores cover 16 of Baldwin's games, and the full game log is linked from the splits section.
The position breakdown shows 6 games, all at catcher.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Baldwin
- Was Frank Baldwin a pitcher?
- No. Frank Baldwin was a position player (Catcher).
- How many home runs did Frank Baldwin hit?
- Frank Baldwin hit 0 career home runs with 2 hits.
- What was Frank Baldwin's career batting average?
- Frank Baldwin batted .100 over his career, with 2 hits in 20 at bats.
- Is Frank Baldwin in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Baldwin has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- What teams did Frank Baldwin play for?
- Frank Baldwin played for the Cincinnati Reds.