Frank Cross
Right Fielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1901)
Frank Cross was a right fielder who played in Major League Baseball in 1901 for the Cleveland Guardians. In 1 career game, he hit .600 with 3 hits.
- 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
- Right Fielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'9" / 161 lb
- Died
- 11/2/1932 in Geauga Lake, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1901-05-20
Full name: Frank Atwell Cross
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .600 | .600 | .600 | 1.200 | 0 |
Career AVG .600 vs. league average .272 across their career seasons — +120.7% above league average.
Career OBP .600 vs. league average .327 across their career seasons — +83.6% above league average.
Career SLG .600 vs. league average .360 across their career seasons — +66.8% above league average.
Career OPS 1.200 vs. league average .686 across their career seasons — +74.8% above 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 1 season | 1 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .600 | — | — | — | — | 0 | ||
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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Right Field | 1 |
Frank Cross: the record in brief
Frank Cross debuted in the major leagues on May 20, 1901. The team column never changes: it is the Cleveland Blues in 1901. The bio lists Cross's primary position as right fielder. Cross is listed at 161 pounds on a 5-foot-9 frame. The birth record reads January 20, 1873, in Cleveland, OH, USA. Cross's death is recorded on November 2, 1932, in Geauga Lake, OH, USA. Frank Cross was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Atwell.
The batting record for Cross: 1 games, 3 hits in 5 at bats, and a .600 average. Over the seasons Cross played, league hitters batted .272; the .600 career figure is 120.7% above that. By OPS the gap is 74.8% above league average (1.200 against .686). Only one season appears, 1901 for the Cleveland Blues, when Cross played 1 games and went 3 for 5.
The position breakdown shows 1 games, all at right field.
Among the most recent games in Cross's log, May 20, 1901 stands out: 3 hits in 5 at bats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Cross
- Was Frank Cross a pitcher?
- No. Frank Cross was a position player (Right Fielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Cross hit?
- Frank Cross hit 0 career home runs with 3 hits.
- What teams did Frank Cross play for?
- Frank Cross played for one team, the Cleveland Blues (1901).
- What were Frank Cross's career stats?
- In 1 game, Frank Cross had 3 hits, with a .600 batting average.
- What position did Frank Cross play?
- Frank Cross played primarily as a right fielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Cross and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Cross was listed at 5 feet 9 inches and 161 pounds.
- What was Frank Cross's career batting average?
- Frank Cross batted .600 over his career, with 3 hits in 5 at bats.
- Is Frank Cross in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Cross has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.