Frank Ellerbe
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1919-1924)
- 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 |
Most Similar Players
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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.