Frank Demaree
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1932-1944)
Frank Demaree was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1944 for 5 teams, including the Chicago Cubs, a span of 13 seasons. In 1,155 career games, he hit .299 with 1,241 hits, 72 home runs, and 591 RBI. Frank Demaree was a 2-time All-Star. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 5,794.
- 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 185 lb
- Died
- 8/30/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1932-07-22
- Last Game
- 1944-06-13
- Awards
- 2× All-Star
Full name: Joseph Franklin Demaree
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,155 | 4,144 | 578 | 1,241 | 190 | 36 | 72 | 591 | 33 | 359 | 269 | .299 | .357 | .415 | .772 | 5,794 |
Career AVG .299 vs. league average .269 across their career seasons — +11.2% above league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .335 across their career seasons — +6.5% above league average.
Career SLG .415 vs. league average .381 across their career seasons — +8.9% above league average.
Career OPS .772 vs. league average .716 across their career seasons — +7.8% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHN | NL | 23 | 56 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 7 | .250 | .275 (-9%) | .335 (-14%) | .391 (-22%) | .726 (-19%) | -165.7 |
| 1933 | CHN | NL | 134 | 515 | 68 | 140 | 24 | 6 | 6 | 51 | 4 | 22 | 42 | .272 | .270 (+1%) | .329 (-8%) | .377 (avg) | .707 (-4%) | -400.3 |
| 1935 | CHN | NL | 107 | 385 | 60 | 125 | 19 | 4 | 2 | 66 | 6 | 26 | 23 | .325 | .279 (+16%) | .342 (+8%) | .399 (+3%) | .742 (+5%) | 387.8 |
| 1936 | CHN | NL | 154 | 605 | 93 | 212 | 34 | 3 | 16 | 96 | 4 | 49 | 30 | .350 | .283 (+23%) | .349 (+14%) | .404 (+23%) | .753 (+19%) | 2454.3 |
| 1937 | CHN | NL | 154 | 615 | 104 | 199 | 36 | 6 | 17 | 115 | 6 | 57 | 31 | .324 | .276 (+17%) | .342 (+11%) | .398 (+22%) | .740 (+17%) | 2191.0 |
| 1938 | CHN | NL | 129 | 476 | 63 | 130 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 62 | 1 | 45 | 34 | .273 | .272 (avg) | .341 (avg) | .392 (-2%) | .734 (-1%) | -81.3 |
| 1939 | NY1 | NL | 150 | 560 | 68 | 170 | 27 | 2 | 11 | 79 | 2 | 66 | 40 | .304 | .274 (+11%) | .342 (+11%) | .393 (+6%) | .735 (+9%) | 1194.0 |
| 1940 | NY1 | NL | 121 | 460 | 68 | 139 | 18 | 6 | 7 | 61 | 5 | 45 | 39 | .302 | .267 (+13%) | .335 (+9%) | .387 (+7%) | .722 (+8%) | 714.6 |
| 1941 | NY1 | NL | 16 | 35 | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | .171 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1941 | BSN | NL | 48 | 113 | 20 | 26 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 2 | 12 | 5 | .230 | .262 (-12%) | .332 (-9%) | .373 (-3%) | .705 (-6%) | 0.0 |
| 1942 | BSN | NL | 64 | 187 | 18 | 42 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 17 | 10 | .225 | .253 (-11%) | .323 (-11%) | .349 (-14%) | .672 (-13%) | -347.4 |
| 1943 | SLN | NL | 39 | 86 | 5 | 25 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 4 | .291 | .255 (+14%) | .324 (+8%) | .346 (-9%) | .671 (-1%) | 8.8 |
| 1944 | SLA | AL | 16 | 51 | 4 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 3 | .255 | .261 (-3%) | .325 (+2%) | .357 (-18%) | .683 (-8%) | -47.9 |
| Career · 13 seasons | 1,155 | 4,144 | 578 | 1,241 | 190 | 36 | 72 | 591 | 33 | 359 | 269 | .299 | — | — | — | — | 5,908 | ||
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.
Postseason Statistics
Playoff Career Batting
Playoff Batting by Year
Game Log & Splits
View full game log (1155 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 573 | 1998 | 285 | 644 | 37 | 299 | .322 |
| Away | 582 | 2148 | 293 | 597 | 35 | 295 | .278 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1944-06-13 | SLA | CHW | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-06-08 | SLA | CLE | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-06-01 | SLA | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-05-30 | SLA | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-28 | SLA | NYY | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-05-27 | SLA | BOS | W | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-26 | SLA | BOS | L | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1944-05-21 | SLA | NYY | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1944-05-18 | SLA | BOS | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944-05-16 | SLA | BOS | W | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | CHN | OF | 17 | 0 | 31 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1933 | CHN | OF | 133 | 0 | 321 | 12 | 12 | 1 |
| 1935 | CHN | OF | 98 | 0 | 204 | 13 | 6 | 3 |
| 1936 | CHN | OF | 154 | 0 | 285 | 16 | 10 | 1 |
| 1937 | CHN | OF | 154 | 0 | 283 | 17 | 6 | 6 |
| 1938 | CHN | OF | 125 | 0 | 199 | 12 | 6 | 1 |
| 1939 | NY1 | OF | 150 | 0 | 329 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
| 1940 | NY1 | OF | 119 | 0 | 233 | 6 | 5 | 5 |
| 1941 | NY1 | OF | 10 | 0 | 19 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1941 | BSN | OF | 28 | 0 | 41 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1942 | BSN | OF | 49 | 0 | 114 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 1943 | SLN | OF | 23 | 0 | 35 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1944 | SLA | OF | 16 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 133 |
| Center Field | 403 |
| Right Field | 550 |
Awards & Honors
| Year | Award | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Baseball Magazine All-Star | CF |
Award Voting History
| Year | Award | League | Finish | Points Won | Points Max | Votes First |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1937 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 15th | 9.0 | 80 | 0 |
| 1936 | Most Valuable Player | NL | 7th | 17.0 | 80 | 0 |
Most Similar Players
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Frank Demaree (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frank Demaree: the record in brief
July 22, 1932 and June 13, 1944 bracket Frank Demaree's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. The team column moves through the Chicago Cubs (1932 to 1938), the New York Giants (1939 to 1941), the Boston Braves (1941 through 1942), the St. Louis Cardinals (1943), and the St. Louis Browns (1944). Demaree is listed as an outfielder at 5-foot-11 and 185 pounds. Demaree threw and hit right-handed, per the bio block. The recorded birth is June 10, 1910, in Winters, CA, USA. The bio records the death on August 30, 1958, in Los Angeles, CA, USA. Frank Demaree was the playing name; the full given name is Joseph Franklin.
The batting record for Demaree: 1,155 games, 1,241 hits in 4,144 at bats, and a .299 average, plus 72 home runs, 591 RBI, and 33 stolen bases. On-base and slugging figures of .357 and .415 give Demaree a career OPS of .772.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Demaree
- What years did Frank Demaree play?
- Frank Demaree played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1944.
- Was Frank Demaree a pitcher?
- No. Frank Demaree was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Demaree hit?
- Frank Demaree hit 72 career home runs with 1,241 hits.
- What teams did Frank Demaree play for?
- Frank Demaree played for 5 teams: the Chicago Cubs (1932–1933, 1935–1938), the New York Giants (1939–1941), the Boston Braves (1941–1942), the St. Louis Cardinals (1943), and the St. Louis Browns (1944).
- Did Frank Demaree win an MVP award?
- No. Frank Demaree did not win the MVP award.
- What awards did Frank Demaree win?
- Frank Demaree was selected to 2 All-Star Games.
- What were Frank Demaree's career stats?
- In 1,155 games, Frank Demaree had 1,241 hits, 72 home runs, 591 RBI, 578 runs, and 33 stolen bases, with a .299 batting average.
- What position did Frank Demaree play?
- Frank Demaree played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Demaree and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Demaree was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 185 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Demaree hit each season?
- Frank Demaree's home runs by season: 0 in 1932, 6 in 1933, 2 in 1935, 16 in 1936, 17 in 1937, 8 in 1938, 11 in 1939, 7 in 1940, 2 in 1941, 3 in 1942, 0 in 1943, and 0 in 1944. His most in one season was 17, in 1937.
- What was Frank Demaree's career batting average?
- Frank Demaree batted .299 over his career, with 1,241 hits in 4,144 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Demaree have?
- Frank Demaree drove in 591 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Demaree in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Demaree has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.
- How many All-Star Games did Frank Demaree make?
- Frank Demaree was selected to 2 All-Star Games.