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
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 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.