Frank Barron
Born: 8/6/1890 in St. Marys, WV, USA
Died: 9/18/1964 in St. Marys, WV, USA
MLB Debut: 1914-08-19 | Final Game: 1914-08-19
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs
Full name: Frank John Barron
Biography
Frank Barron was a professional baseball player born in 1890, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball. He played in a single game on August 19, 1914, for the Chicago White Sox. Despite the limited opportunity to showcase his talents, Barron's entry into the major leagues occurred during a period marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded approach in baseball.
During his solitary appearance, Barron did not record any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, finishing his career with a batting average of 0.0 and no stolen bases. While his career statistics may not reflect a lasting impact on the game, Barron remains a part of baseball history, representing the countless players who aspired to make their mark in the major leagues amidst a competitive and evolving landscape.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | .000 | .000 | .000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WSN | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WSN | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 | - |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1914 | WS1 | P | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marietta College | Marietta | OH | 1909, 1910, 1911, 1912 |
| West Virginia University | Morgantown | WV | 1913, 1914 |