Coonie Blank
Born: 10/18/1892 in St. Louis, MO, USA
Died: 12/8/1961 in St. Louis, MO, USA
MLB Debut: 1909-08-15 | Final Game: 1909-08-15
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Frank Ignatz Blank
Biography
Coonie Blank was a position player who had a brief but notable presence in Major League Baseball. Born in 1892, Blank's professional career spanned a singular day on August 15, 1909, during which he appeared in one game. Despite not achieving any hits, home runs, or runs batted in, his participation in the major leagues during this early era of baseball reflects the competitive nature of the sport at the time.
Blank's stint in the big leagues may have been fleeting, but it serves as a reminder of the countless players who aspired to reach the highest level of the game. The early 1900s were marked by a focus on pitching and defense, often overshadowing the contributions of position players who did not leave a significant statistical mark. While Blank's career statistics show no recorded achievements, his legacy lives on as 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | STL | NL | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 | SLN | C | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |