Frank Campos
Born: 5/11/1924 in Havana, La Habana, Cuba
Died: 1/28/2006 in Miami, FL, USA
MLB Debut: 1951-09-11 | Final Game: 1953-05-17
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 180 lbs
Full name: Francisco Jose Campos
Biography
Frank Campos, born in 1924, was a professional baseball player who made his mark in the Major Leagues during the early 1950s. He played primarily as a position player, participating in a total of 71 games from his debut on May 15, 1951, until his last appearance on May 17, 1953. Campos showcased a solid batting average of .279, demonstrating his ability to hit effectively during a competitive era of baseball that followed World War II, a time marked by the integration of the sport and the emergence of new talents.
Throughout his career, Campos recorded 41 hits and drove in 13 runs, though he did not hit any home runs or steal bases. His contributions on the field, while perhaps modest in terms of numbers, reflected the dedication and skill typical of players in the post-war era who often faced the challenges of a rapidly evolving game. Campos's journey in baseball exemplified the spirit of resilience and adaptability that defined many athletes of his time, leaving a legacy as a valuable team player during the early years of the modern game.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | 147 | 13 | 41 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 0.279 | 0.298 | 0.367 | 0.665 | -276.0 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WSN | AL | 8 | 26 | 4 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.423 | 0.0 |
| 1952 | WSN | AL | 53 | 112 | 9 | 29 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.259 | -276.0 |
| 1953 | WSN | AL | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0.111 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 30 | 0 | 51 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1951 | WS1 | OF | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1952 | WS1 | OF | 23 | 0 | 45 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 13 |
| Center Field | 1 |
| Right Field | 17 |