Frank Burrell
Born: 12/22/1866 in Weymouth, MA, USA
Died: 5/8/1962 in Weymouth, MA, USA
MLB Debut: 1891-08-01 | Final Game: 1897-10-02
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 165 lbs
Full name: Frank Andrew Burrell
Biography
Frank Burrell, born in 1866, was a professional baseball player whose career spanned from 1891 to 1897. As a position player, Burrell made a mark in the early years of Major League Baseball, participating in a total of 122 games. He recorded 96 hits and achieved a batting average of .246, contributing to his teams with 47 runs batted in and hitting three home runs over the course of his career. Additionally, Burrell showcased his speed on the bases, completing four stolen bases, which was a notable aspect of his playing style during an era that began to appreciate offensive versatility.
Burrell's career unfolded during the transitional period of the 1890s, a time when baseball was evolving with increasing popularity and the development of more organized teams. While his statistical contributions may not have placed him among the era's stars, his participation in the league reflected the growing competitiveness and the necessity for players to adapt to the increasing athletic standards of the game. Frank Burrell's legacy remains a part of the rich tapestry of baseball history, representing the foundation upon which modern baseball was built.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 390 | 42 | 96 | 13 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 4 | 32 | 37 | 0.246 | 0.305 | 0.318 | 0.623 | -849.6 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | NY1 | NL | 15 | 53 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 0.094 | -515.0 |
| 1895 | BRO | NL | 12 | 28 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 0.143 | 0.0 |
| 1896 | BRO | NL | 62 | 206 | 19 | 62 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 23 | 1 | 15 | 13 | 0.301 | -75.0 |
| 1897 | BRO | NL | 33 | 103 | 15 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 18 | 1 | 10 | 9 | 0.243 | -259.6 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| C | 114 | 0 | 344 | 87 | 50 | 5 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1891 | NY1 | C | 15 | 0 | 67 | 16 | 14 | 1 |
| 1891 | NY1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1895 | BRO | C | 12 | 0 | 24 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| 1896 | BRO | C | 60 | 0 | 176 | 42 | 17 | 3 |
| 1897 | BRO | C | 27 | 0 | 77 | 22 | 13 | 0 |
| 1897 | BRO | 1B | 4 | 0 | 40 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 114 |
| First Base | 4 |
| Center Field | 1 |