Frank Callaway
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1921-1922)
Frank Callaway was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1922 for the Philadelphia Athletics, a span of 2 seasons. In 43 career games, he hit .255 with 25 hits and 8 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 6'0" / 170 lb
- Died
- 8/21/1987 in Knoxville, TN, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1921-09-17
- Last Game
- 1922-09-14
Full name: Frank Burnett Callaway
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 | .255 | .277 | .327 | .604 | -175 |
Career AVG .255 vs. league average .286 across their career seasons — 10.8% below league average.
Career OBP .277 vs. league average .345 across their career seasons — 19.7% below league average.
Career SLG .327 vs. league average .396 across their career seasons — 17.6% below league average.
Career OPS .604 vs. league average .741 across their career seasons — 18.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1921 | PHA | AL | 14 | 50 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 11 | .240 | .286 (-16%) | .344 (-18%) | .395 (-24%) | .739 (-21%) | -174.8 |
| 1922 | PHA | AL | 29 | 48 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 13 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 43 | 98 | 12 | 25 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 24 | .255 | — | — | — | — | -175 | ||
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 (44 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 24 | 59 | 7 | 16 | 0 | 4 | .271 |
| Away | 20 | 43 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 5 | .209 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1922-09-14 | PHA | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-13 | PHA | DET | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-11 | PHA | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1922-09-10 | PHA | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-10 | PHA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-09 | PHA | BOS | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1922-09-09 | PHA | BOS | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 1922-09-08 | PHA | BOS | L | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-04 | PHA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1922-09-04 | PHA | MIN | W | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each 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 |
Frank Callaway: the record in brief
According to the bio, Frank Callaway debuted on September 17, 1921 and played a final game on September 14, 1922. Callaway's only club in the season tables is the Philadelphia Athletics. At 6 feet, 0 inches and 170 pounds, Callaway is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Callaway batted and threw right-handed. Callaway was born on February 26, 1898, in Knoxville, TN, USA. The bio records the death on August 21, 1987, in Knoxville, TN, USA. The given name on file is Frank Burnett Callaway.
The batting record for Callaway: 43 games, 25 hits in 98 at bats, and a .255 average; the totals also include 8 RBI. On-base and slugging figures of .277 and .327 give Callaway a career OPS of .604. Callaway's .255 average ran 10.8% below the .286 that the league posted over the same seasons. The OPS comparison is .604 to a league .741, 18.6% below average. No season topped the 13 hits of 1922. The best average in the busiest seasons was .271, in 1922.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Callaway
- What years did Frank Callaway play?
- Frank Callaway played in Major League Baseball from 1921 to 1922.
- Was Frank Callaway a pitcher?
- No. Frank Callaway was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Frank Callaway hit?
- Frank Callaway hit 0 career home runs with 25 hits.
- What teams did Frank Callaway play for?
- Frank Callaway played for one team, the Philadelphia Athletics (1921–1922).
- What were Frank Callaway's career stats?
- In 43 games, Frank Callaway had 25 hits, 8 RBI, 12 runs, and 1 stolen bases, with a .255 batting average.
- What position did Frank Callaway play?
- Frank Callaway played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Callaway and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Callaway was listed at 6 feet and 170 pounds.
- What was Frank Callaway's career batting average?
- Frank Callaway batted .255 over his career, with 25 hits in 98 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Callaway have?
- Frank Callaway drove in 8 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Callaway in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Callaway has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.