Frank Bolling, baseball player, 106 home runs, 1954-1966

Frank Bolling

Born: 11/16/1931 in Mobile, AL, USA

Died: 7/11/2020 in Mobile, AL, USA

MLB Debut: 1954-04-13 | Final Game: 1966-09-15

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'1" | Weight: 175 lbs

Full name: Francis Elmore Bolling

Biography

Frank Bolling was a professional baseball player born in 1931, who made a significant impact in Major League Baseball from 1954 to 1966. Known for his versatility as a position player, Bolling played a total of 1,540 games during his career, which spanned over a decade. He recorded 1,415 hits and belted 106 home runs, contributing 556 RBIs to his teams. With a career batting average of .254, Bolling showcased a reliable offensive skill set, complemented by his speed on the basepaths, as evidenced by his 40 stolen bases. Bolling was selected as an All-Star four times, reflecting his status as one of the more respected players of his era. He played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating through the tail end of the 1950s and into the mid-1960s, a time marked by the emergence of power hitters and the evolution of the game. His contributions on the field and his ability to perform under pressure solidified his legacy in baseball history, making him a notable figure in the annals of the sport.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1540 5562 692 1415 221 40 106 556 40 462 558 0.254 0.313 0.366 0.679 -4745.3

Season-by-Season Batting

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
2B 1518 1446 3423 4019 136 1003

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Second Base 1518

Awards & Honors

Year Award Notes
1961 TSN All-Star 2B
1958 Gold Glove 2B

College History

School Name City State Years Attended
Spring Hill College Mobile AL 1951

Award Voting History

Year Award League Finish Points Won Points Max Votes First
1958 Most Valuable Player AL 16th 10.0 336 0
1956 Most Valuable Player AL 27th 3.0 336 0