Frank Callaway
Born: 2/26/1898 in Knoxville, TN, USA
Died: 8/21/1987 in Knoxville, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1921-09-17 | Final Game: 1922-09-14
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Frank Burnett Callaway
Biography
Frank Callaway was a professional baseball player born in 1898, who played as a position player in the early 1920s. His career spanned from 1921 to September 17, 1922, during a time when Major League Baseball was transitioning from the deadball era to a more offense-driven approach. Over the course of 43 games, Callaway compiled a batting average of .255, totaling 25 hits. Although he did not hit any home runs, he contributed to his teams with 8 RBIs and made his mark with 1 stolen base, showcasing his ability to create opportunities on the basepaths.
Callaway's playing style was characterized by a solid contact approach and a focus on situational hitting. While he may not have been among the most prominent stars of his time, his contributions to his teams reflected the gritty, hardworking ethos of the era. As the game evolved rapidly in the years following his retirement, players like Callaway laid the groundwork for the offensive strategies that would come to define the sport in subsequent decades.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 | 98 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | 0.255 | 0.277 | 0.327 | 0.604 | -190.7 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 14 | 50 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0.240 | -190.7 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 29 | 48 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0.271 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 11 | 0 | 13 | 31 | 6 | 5 |
| 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 18 | 0 | 25 | 47 | 9 | 2 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | SS | 14 | 0 | 22 | 43 | 9 | 2 |
| 1922 | PHA | 2B | 11 | 0 | 13 | 31 | 6 | 5 |
| 1922 | PHA | 3B | 5 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922 | PHA | SS | 4 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 11 |
| Third Base | 5 |
| Shortstop | 18 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Tennessee | Knoxville | TN | 1916, 1917, 1918, 1919 |