Frank Bonner
Second Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1894-1903)
Frank Bonner was a second baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1903 for 7 teams, including the Baltimore Orioles, a span of 10 seasons. In 246 career games, he hit .257 with 244 hits, 4 home runs, and 115 RBI.
- AVG (Batting Average):
- Hits divided by at bats. .300 is the traditional mark of an excellent hitter.
- HR (Home Runs):
- Hits on which the batter circled the bases and scored, almost always by clearing the outfield fence.
- RBI (Runs Batted In):
- Runs that scored as a direct result of a batter's plate appearance.
- OPS (On-Base Plus Slugging):
- On-base percentage plus slugging percentage, the quickest single summary of offensive value. .900 or better is star-level.
Data updated
- Position
- Second Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'7" / 169 lb
- Died
- 12/31/1905 in Kansas City, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1894-04-26
- Last Game
- 1903-06-26
Full name: Frank J. Bonner
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 246 | 949 | 115 | 244 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 115 | 28 | 55 | 60 | .257 | .305 | .333 | .638 | -1,248 |
Career AVG .257 vs. league average .282 across their career seasons — 9.0% below league average.
Career OBP .305 vs. league average .344 across their career seasons — 11.1% below league average.
Career SLG .333 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 11.5% below league average.
Career OPS .638 vs. league average .720 across their career seasons — 11.3% below league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
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| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | BLN | NL | 33 | 118 | 27 | 38 | 10 | 2 | 0 | 24 | 12 | 17 | 5 | .322 | .309 (+4%) | .379 (+9%) | .435 (+1%) | .814 (+5%) | 131.5 |
| 1895 | BLN | NL | 11 | 42 | 9 | 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 1 | .333 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | SLN | NL | 15 | 59 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 8 | .136 | .296 (-54%) | .361 (-55%) | .399 (-45%) | .761 (-50%) | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 9 | 34 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 8 | .176 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1899 | WAS | NL | 85 | 347 | 41 | 95 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 44 | 6 | 18 | 13 | .274 | .282 (-3%) | .343 (-9%) | .366 (+1%) | .710 (-4%) | -278.1 |
| 1902 | CLE | AL | 34 | 132 | 14 | 37 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 5 | 6 | .280 | .266 (+5%) | .321 (-3%) | .343 (-5%) | .665 (-4%) | -89.2 |
| 1902 | PHA | AL | 11 | 44 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -89.2 |
| 1903 | BSN | NL | 48 | 173 | 11 | 38 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 2 | 7 | 18 | .220 | .261 (-16%) | .316 (-17%) | .345 (-23%) | .662 (-20%) | -507.6 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 246 | 949 | 115 | 244 | 44 | 8 | 4 | 115 | 28 | 55 | 60 | .257 | — | — | — | — | -832 | ||
Lg columns show the league average for that season, with the player's figure as a percentage above or below it. Career totals the seasons listed above.
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (179 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 70 | 263 | 30 | 70 | 2 | 31 | .266 |
| Away | 109 | 434 | 38 | 108 | 1 | 39 | .249 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903-06-26 | BSN | CHC | W | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-06-25 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-25 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-06-23 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-20 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-19 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-06-18 | BSN | PIT | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1903-06-17 | BSN | BRO | L | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903-06-17 | BSN | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1903-06-14 | BSN | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 190 | 0 | 416 | 552 | 72 | 66 |
| 3B | 23 | 0 | 20 | 29 | 20 | 3 |
| C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 9 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 23 | 0 | 41 | 50 | 9 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | BLN | 2B | 27 | 0 | 60 | 62 | 13 | 8 |
| 1894 | BLN | 3B | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 1894 | BLN | OF | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | BLN | SS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | BLN | 3B | 11 | 0 | 8 | 15 | 8 | 2 |
| 1895 | SLN | 3B | 10 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 11 | 0 |
| 1895 | SLN | C | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | SLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1896 | BRO | 2B | 9 | 0 | 8 | 35 | 4 | 3 |
| 1899 | WAS | 2B | 85 | 0 | 192 | 264 | 29 | 34 |
| 1902 | CLE | 2B | 34 | 0 | 67 | 89 | 16 | 5 |
| 1902 | PHA | 2B | 11 | 0 | 25 | 34 | 4 | 4 |
| 1903 | BSN | 2B | 24 | 0 | 64 | 68 | 6 | 12 |
| 1903 | BSN | SS | 22 | 0 | 40 | 48 | 9 | 7 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 1 |
| Second Base | 190 |
| Third Base | 23 |
| Shortstop | 23 |
| Left Field | 2 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 6 |
Frank Bonner: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Bonner debuted on April 26, 1894 and played a final game on June 26, 1903. By club, Bonner's seasons break down as the Baltimore Orioles (1894 through 1895), the St. Louis Browns (1895), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896), the Washington Senators (1899), the Cleveland Bronchos (1902), the Philadelphia Athletics (1902), and the Boston Beaneaters (1903). Born on August 20, 1869, in Lowell, MA, USA, Bonner is listed as a second baseman and both batted and threw right-handed. The bio gives 169 pounds on a 5-foot-7 frame. Bonner's death is recorded on December 31, 1905, in Kansas City, MO, USA. The given name on file is Frank J. Bonner.
In 246 games and 949 at bats, Bonner batted .257 with 244 hits, adding 4 homers, 115 runs batted in, and 28 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .305 and .333 give Bonner a career OPS of .638. Bonner's .257 average ran 9.0% below the .282 that the league posted over the same seasons. 1899 produced Bonner's most hits, 95 of them for the Washington Senators.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Bonner
- What years did Frank Bonner play?
- Frank Bonner played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1903.
- Was Frank Bonner a pitcher?
- No. Frank Bonner was a position player (Second Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Bonner hit?
- Frank Bonner hit 4 career home runs with 244 hits.
- What teams did Frank Bonner play for?
- Frank Bonner played for 7 teams: the Baltimore Orioles (1894–1895), the St. Louis Browns (1895), the Brooklyn Bridegrooms (1896), the Washington Senators (1899), the Cleveland Bronchos (1902), the Philadelphia Athletics (1902), and the Boston Beaneaters (1903).
- What were Frank Bonner's career stats?
- In 246 games, Frank Bonner had 244 hits, 4 home runs, 115 RBI, 115 runs, and 28 stolen bases, with a .257 batting average.
- What position did Frank Bonner play?
- Frank Bonner played primarily as a second baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Bonner and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Bonner was listed at 5 feet 7 inches and 169 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Bonner hit each season?
- Frank Bonner's home runs by season: 0 in 1894, 1 in 1895, 0 in 1896, 2 in 1899, 0 in 1902, and 1 in 1903. His most in one season was 2, in 1899.
- What was Frank Bonner's career batting average?
- Frank Bonner batted .257 over his career, with 244 hits in 949 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Bonner have?
- Frank Bonner drove in 115 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Bonner in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Bonner has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.