Frank Ellerbe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1924)
Frank Ellerbe was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1924 for the Washington Senators, the St. Louis Browns, and the Cleveland Guardians, a span of 6 seasons. In 420 career games, he hit .268 with 389 hits, 4 home runs, and 152 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
- Third Baseman
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'10" / 165 lb
- Died
- 7/8/1988 in Latta, SC, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1919-08-28
- Last Game
- 1924-09-27
Full name: Francis Rogers Ellerbe
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 420 | 1,453 | 179 | 389 | 58 | 22 | 4 | 152 | 12 | 72 | 136 | .268 | .306 | .346 | .652 | -2,469 |
Career AVG .268 vs. league average .280 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OBP .306 vs. league average .340 across their career seasons — 10.0% below league average.
Career SLG .346 vs. league average .382 across their career seasons — 9.5% below league average.
Career OPS .652 vs. league average .722 across their career seasons — 9.7% below 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | AL | 28 | 105 | 13 | 29 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 15 | .276 | .262 (+5%) | .322 (-10%) | .347 (-4%) | .670 (-7%) | -138.6 |
| 1920 | WS1 | AL | 101 | 336 | 38 | 98 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 5 | 19 | 23 | .292 | .271 (+7%) | .331 (avg) | .363 (-5%) | .694 (-3%) | -139.5 |
| 1921 | WS1 | AL | 10 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .200 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1921 | SLA | AL | 105 | 430 | 65 | 124 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 49 | 1 | 22 | 42 | .288 | .286 (+1%) | .344 (-5%) | .395 (+2%) | .739 (-1%) | 0.0 |
| 1922 | SLA | AL | 91 | 342 | 42 | 84 | 16 | 3 | 1 | 33 | 1 | 25 | 36 | .246 | .285 (-14%) | .345 (-13%) | .397 (-20%) | .743 (-16%) | -918.7 |
| 1923 | SLA | AL | 18 | 49 | 6 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | .184 | — | — | — | — | -377.3 |
| 1924 | SLA | AL | 21 | 61 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 3 | .197 | .283 (-31%) | .345 (-36%) | .389 (-37%) | .734 (-36%) | -367.2 |
| 1924 | CLE | AL | 46 | 120 | 7 | 31 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 10 | .258 | .283 (-9%) | .345 (-22%) | .389 (-12%) | .734 (-17%) | -367.2 |
| Career · 8 seasons | 420 | 1,453 | 179 | 389 | 58 | 22 | 4 | 152 | 12 | 72 | 136 | .268 | — | — | — | — | -2,309 | ||
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 (421 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 201 | 678 | 85 | 185 | 0 | 70 | .273 |
| Away | 220 | 780 | 94 | 206 | 4 | 83 | .264 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1924-09-27 | CLE | SLA | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-24 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-23 | CLE | NYY | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-22 | CLE | NYY | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-21 | CLE | BOS | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-19 | CLE | BOS | L | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-18 | CLE | MIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1924-09-17 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1924-09-16 | CLE | MIN | L | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 3B | 345 | 0 | 476 | 744 | 62 | 48 |
| OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| SS | 47 | 0 | 88 | 117 | 17 | 7 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919 | WS1 | SS | 28 | 0 | 63 | 74 | 8 | 5 |
| 1920 | WS1 | 3B | 75 | 0 | 101 | 167 | 19 | 8 |
| 1920 | WS1 | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1920 | WS1 | SS | 19 | 0 | 25 | 43 | 9 | 2 |
| 1921 | SLA | 3B | 105 | 0 | 158 | 226 | 19 | 9 |
| 1922 | SLA | 3B | 91 | 0 | 137 | 224 | 17 | 20 |
| 1923 | SLA | 3B | 14 | 0 | 11 | 18 | 1 | 2 |
| 1924 | SLA | 3B | 21 | 0 | 27 | 34 | 3 | 7 |
| 1924 | CLE | 2B | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1924 | CLE | 3B | 39 | 0 | 42 | 75 | 3 | 2 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 2 |
| Third Base | 344 |
| Shortstop | 49 |
| Right Field | 1 |
College History
| School Name | City | State | Years Attended |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of the South | Sewanee | TN | 1915, 1916 |
| Wofford College | Spartanburg | SC | 1918 |
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Frank Ellerbe: the record in brief
August 28, 1919 and September 27, 1924 bracket Frank Ellerbe's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. By club, Ellerbe's seasons break down as the Washington Senators (1919 through 1921), the St. Louis Browns (1921 to 1924), and the Cleveland Indians (1924). Ellerbe played primarily as a third baseman and threw and hit right-handed. The bio adds a birth date on December 25, 1895, in Marion County, SC, USA and a listed size of 165 pounds on a 5-foot-10 frame. Ellerbe's death is recorded on July 8, 1988, in Latta, SC, USA. Ellerbe's full given name, per the bio, is Francis Rogers Ellerbe.
The batting record for Ellerbe: 420 games, 389 hits in 1,453 at bats, and a .268 average, along with 4 homers and 152 RBI. Ellerbe's career OPS of .652 combines a .306 on-base mark with .346 slugging. Ellerbe hit .268 while the league hit .280 over the same span, a figure close to average. By OPS the gap is 9.7% below league average (.652 against .722). The hits column peaks at 124, in 1921.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Ellerbe
- What years did Frank Ellerbe play?
- Frank Ellerbe played in Major League Baseball from 1919 to 1924.
- Was Frank Ellerbe a pitcher?
- No. Frank Ellerbe was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Ellerbe hit?
- Frank Ellerbe hit 4 career home runs with 389 hits.
- What was Frank Ellerbe's career batting average?
- Frank Ellerbe batted .268 over his career, with 389 hits in 1,453 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Ellerbe have?
- Frank Ellerbe drove in 152 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Ellerbe in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Ellerbe has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.