Frank Bishop

Born: 9/21/1856 in Belvidere, IL, USA

Died: 6/18/1929 in Chicago, IL, USA

MLB Debut: 1884-05-27 | Final Game: 1884-05-30

Full name: Frank H. Bishop

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Biography

Frank Bishop, born in 1856, was an American professional baseball player whose brief career spanned the early days of Major League Baseball. He made a fleeting yet notable appearance in the league between May 27 and May 30, 1884, as a position player. Competing during an era characterized by the evolution of baseball, Bishop participated in just four games, where he recorded three hits, resulting in a batting average of 0.188. Although he did not hit any home runs or drive in runs, his contributions to the game came during a time when players were beginning to embrace more strategic approaches to hitting and base running. Despite the limited scope of his career, Bishop's presence in the early years of the league highlights the foundational stages of professional baseball. As the sport transitioned from its amateur roots to a structured, competitive environment, players like Bishop played a role, albeit small, in the establishment of baseball as America's pastime. His story reflects the challenges and aspirations of many players in the formative years of the game, making him a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history.

Career Batting Statistics

G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	OBP	SLG	OPS	PIV
4	16	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.188	0.188	0.250	0.438	0.0

Career AVG .188 vs. league average .243 across their career seasons — 22.9% below league average.

Career OBP .188 vs. league average .279 across their career seasons — 32.8% below league average.

Career SLG .250 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — 23.6% below league average.

Career OPS 0.438 vs. league average 0.606 across their career seasons — 27.8% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year	Team	Lg	G	AB	R	H	2B	3B	HR	RBI	SB	BB	SO	AVG	Lg AVG	Lg OBP	Lg SLG	Lg OPS	PIV
1884	CHU	UA	4	16	1	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0.188	—	—	—	—	0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
3B	3	0	5	3	4	0
SS	1	0	1	1	1	0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year	Team	Pos	G	GS	PO	A	E	DP
1884	CHU	3B	3	0	5	3	4	0
1884	CHU	SS	1	0	1	1	1	0

Career Games by Position

Position	Games
Third Base	3
Shortstop	1