Frank Connaughton
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1894-1906)
Frank Connaughton was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1906 for the Boston Braves and the New York Giants, a span of 13 seasons. In 146 career games, he hit .283 with 150 hits, 4 home runs, and 77 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
- 5'9" / 165 lb
- Died
- 12/1/1942 in Boston, MA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1894-05-28
- Last Game
- 1906-10-05
Full name: Frank Henry Connaughton
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 146 | 530 | 98 | 150 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 77 | 26 | 44 | 24 | .283 | .344 | .343 | .687 | -577 |
Career AVG .283 vs. league average .278 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .344 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career SLG .343 vs. league average .370 across their career seasons — 7.3% below league average.
Career OPS .687 vs. league average .712 across their career seasons — near league average.
Season-by-Season Batting
Click a stat to plot it across every season.
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | Lg AVG | Lg OBP | Lg SLG | Lg OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | BSN | NL | 46 | 171 | 42 | 59 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 3 | 16 | 8 | .345 | .309 (+12%) | .379 (+7%) | .435 (+5%) | .814 (+6%) | 227.8 |
| 1896 | NY1 | NL | 88 | 315 | 53 | 82 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 43 | 22 | 25 | 7 | .260 | .290 (-10%) | .354 (-10%) | .387 (-22%) | .741 (-16%) | -804.7 |
| 1906 | BSN | NL | 12 | 44 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 9 | .205 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 146 | 530 | 98 | 150 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 77 | 26 | 44 | 24 | .283 | — | — | — | — | -577 | ||
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 (12 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 11 | 40 | 2 | 9 | 0 | 1 | .225 |
| Away | 1 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906-10-05 | BSN | NY1 | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906-10-04 | BSN | BRO | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-10-04 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1906-10-03 | BSN | BRO | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1906-10-02 | BSN | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-10-01 | BSN | CIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1906-09-29 | BSN | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-28 | BSN | CIN | L | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-26 | BSN | STL | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1906-09-25 | BSN | STL | W | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Catcher | 7 |
| Second Base | 1 |
| Shortstop | 98 |
| Left Field | 32 |
| Center Field | 2 |
Frank Connaughton: the record in brief
Frank Connaughton's major league career runs from a debut on May 28, 1894 to a final game on October 5, 1906. The team column moves through the Boston Beaneaters (1894 through 1906) and the New York Giants (1896). At 5 feet, 9 inches and 165 pounds, Connaughton is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Connaughton threw and hit right-handed. The recorded birth is January 1, 1869, in Clinton, MA, USA. Connaughton died on December 1, 1942, in Boston, MA, USA. Connaughton's full given name, per the bio, is Frank Henry Connaughton.
Connaughton's career batting table shows 146 games, 530 at bats and 150 hits, a .283 average, plus 4 home runs, 77 runs batted in, and 26 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .344 clip and slugging .343, Connaughton finished with a .687 OPS. The .283 career average is close to the .278 the league hit across the same seasons. 1896 produced Connaughton's most hits, 82 of them for the New York Giants. The RBI column peaks at 43 in 1896. Connaughton stole 22 bases in 1896, the most of any season listed.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Connaughton
- What years did Frank Connaughton play?
- Frank Connaughton played in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1906.
- Was Frank Connaughton a pitcher?
- No. Frank Connaughton was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Frank Connaughton hit?
- Frank Connaughton hit 4 career home runs with 150 hits.
- What teams did Frank Connaughton play for?
- Frank Connaughton played for 2 teams: the Boston Beaneaters (1894, 1906) and the New York Giants (1896).
- What were Frank Connaughton's career stats?
- In 146 games, Frank Connaughton had 150 hits, 4 home runs, 77 RBI, 98 runs, and 26 stolen bases, with a .283 batting average.
- What position did Frank Connaughton play?
- Frank Connaughton played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Connaughton and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Connaughton was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 165 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Connaughton hit each season?
- Frank Connaughton's home runs by season: 2 in 1894, 2 in 1896, and 0 in 1906. His most in one season was 2, in 1894 and 1896.
- What was Frank Connaughton's career batting average?
- Frank Connaughton batted .283 over his career, with 150 hits in 530 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Connaughton have?
- Frank Connaughton drove in 77 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Connaughton in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Connaughton has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.