Frank Baumholtz, baseball player, 1947-1957

Frank Baumholtz

Born: 10/7/1918 in Midvale, OH, USA

Died: 12/14/1997 in Winter Springs, FL, USA

MLB Debut: 1947-04-15 | Final Game: 1957-05-26

Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Frank Conrad Baumholtz

Biography

Frank Baumholtz was a notable position player in Major League Baseball who played from 1947 to 1957. Born in 1918, he made his mark during an era that was defined by the post-World War II resurgence of the sport, as baseball began to thrive in a time of renewed American optimism and expanding fan engagement. Over the course of his career, Baumholtz appeared in 1,019 games, showcasing his consistency and durability as a player. Baumholtz amassed 1,010 hits and maintained a robust batting average of .29, demonstrating his proficiency at the plate. He contributed 25 home runs and 272 RBIs, solidifying his role as a reliable offensive player. In addition to his hitting prowess, he also displayed speed on the basepaths, recording 30 stolen bases. Though he may not have reached the heights of superstardom, Baumholtz's contributions to his teams left a lasting impact during a transformative period in baseball history. His career reflects the spirit of a time when the game was evolving and reaching new audiences across America.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1019 3477 450 1010 165 51 25 272 30 258 258 0.290 0.342 0.389 0.730 561.0

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 843 141 1785 62 38 13

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Left Field 78
Center Field 297
Right Field 521

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Ohio University Athens OH 1939, 1940, 1941

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1952 Most Valuable Player NL 17th 16.0 336 0
1947 Rookie of the Year ML 5th 42.0 165 0