Frank Demaree, baseball player, 1932-1944

Frank Demaree

Born: 6/10/1910 in Winters, CA, USA

Died: 8/30/1958 in Los Angeles, CA, USA

MLB Debut: 1932-07-22 | Final Game: 1944-06-13

Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 5'11" | Weight: 185 lbs

Full name: Joseph Franklin Demaree

Biography

Frank Demaree was a prominent professional baseball player born in 1910, who played in Major League Baseball from 1932 to 1944. Known for his exceptional batting skills and versatility as a position player, he participated in 1,155 games throughout his career. Demaree recorded 1,241 hits and achieved a commendable batting average of .299, solidifying his reputation as a reliable offensive contributor. He hit 72 home runs and drove in 591 runs, showcasing his ability to produce in clutch situations. His speed on the basepaths was notable as well, with 33 stolen bases to his name. Demaree was recognized for his talent on the field, earning All-Star selections in two different seasons. He played during an era that saw significant changes in baseball, including the transition from the deadball era to a more power-centric game. His performances on the diamond contributed to the teams he played for and left a lasting impression on the baseball community. Frank Demaree’s legacy remains as a skilled hitter and an influential figure of his time in the sport.

Negro Leagues Career Statistics

Batting

PA AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO SB BA OBP SLG OPS
44.0 37.0 10.0 13.0 1.0 0 4.0 12.0 7.0 0 1.0 0.351 0.467 0.703 1.170

Negro Leagues Season-by-Season Batting

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
1155 4144 578 1241 190 36 72 591 33 359 269 0.299 0.357 0.415 0.772 5447.8

Season-by-Season Batting

Postseason Statistics

Playoff Career Batting

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
12 42 4 9 1 0 3 6 3 6 0.214

Playoff Batting by Year

Year Round Team G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI BB SO AVG
1943 WS SLN 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.000
1938 WS CHN 3 10 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 2 0.100
1935 WS CHN 6 24 2 6 1 0 2 2 1 4 0.250
1932 WS CHN 2 7 1 2 0 0 1 4 1 0 0.286

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 1076 0 2124 97 51 21

Season-by-Season Fielding

Career Games by 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