Frank Bushey
Born: 8/1/1906 in Wheaton, KS, USA
Died: 3/18/1972 in Topeka, KS, USA
MLB Debut: 1927-09-17 | Final Game: 1930-09-27
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Francis Clyde Bushey
Biography
Frank Bushey was a professional baseball player born in 1906, who played in the Major Leagues from 1927 to 1930. As a position player, Bushey's career was brief, appearing in only 12 games over three seasons. He recorded a total of 1 hit, resulting in a batting average of .111, with no home runs or RBIs to his name. Despite his limited performance on the field, Bushey was part of a transformative era in baseball characterized by the transition away from the deadball era, as the game began to embrace more offensive production.
Bushey's time in the majors coincided with a period of significant change in the sport, as teams began to explore new strategies and player roles. While his individual statistics may not reflect a storied career, Bushey's participation in Major League Baseball during this time contributed to the larger narrative of the game’s evolution. His story serves as a reminder of the many players who contributed to the fabric of baseball, even if their impact was not felt in the traditional statistical sense.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 1 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31.3 | 36 | 22 | 1 | 17 | 4 | 6.32 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 6.75 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30.0 | 34 | 21 | 15 | 4 | 6.30 | -420.8 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.111 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BOS | AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0.0 |
| 1930 | BOS | AL | 11 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P | 12 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1930 | BOS | P | 11 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 12 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's College | St. Mary's | KS | 1925, 1926, 1927 |