Frank Emmer
Shortstop · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1916-1926)
Frank Emmer was a shortstop who played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1926 for the Cincinnati Reds, a span of 11 seasons. In 122 career games, he hit .182 with 57 hits and 20 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
- Shortstop
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 150 lb
- Died
- 10/18/1963 in Homestead, FL, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1916-04-25
- Last Game
- 1926-07-28
Full name: Frank William Emmer
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 122 | 313 | 30 | 57 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 57 | .182 | .234 | .259 | .492 | -1,573 |
Career AVG .182 vs. league average .266 across their career seasons — 31.5% below league average.
Career OBP .234 vs. league average .332 across their career seasons — 29.6% below league average.
Career SLG .259 vs. league average .362 across their career seasons — 28.5% below league average.
Career OPS .492 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 29.0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | CIN | NL | 42 | 89 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 27 | .146 | .248 (-41%) | .314 (-34%) | .326 (-38%) | .640 (-36%) | -469.8 |
| 1926 | CIN | NL | 80 | 224 | 22 | 44 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 18 | 1 | 13 | 30 | .196 | .279 (-30%) | .345 (-30%) | .390 (-28%) | .735 (-29%) | -1103.5 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 122 | 313 | 30 | 57 | 10 | 7 | 0 | 20 | 2 | 20 | 57 | .182 | — | — | — | — | -1,573 | ||
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 (122 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 64 | 156 | 16 | 30 | 0 | 12 | .192 |
| Away | 58 | 158 | 14 | 26 | 0 | 7 | .165 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1926-07-28 | CIN | BRO | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-07-27 | CIN | BRO | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-27 | CIN | BRO | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-25 | CIN | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-24 | CIN | BSN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-07-23 | CIN | BSN | L | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1926-07-22 | CIN | BSN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-21 | CIN | BSN | W | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-20 | CIN | BRO | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1926-07-19 | CIN | BRO | W | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Second Base | 1 |
| Third Base | 2 |
| Shortstop | 108 |
| Left Field | 2 |
Frank Emmer: the record in brief
April 25, 1916 and July 28, 1926 bracket Frank Emmer's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Emmer's only club in the season tables is the Cincinnati Reds. At 5 feet, 8 inches and 150 pounds, Emmer is listed as a shortstop. The bio says Emmer batted and threw right-handed. The recorded birth is February 17, 1896, in Crestline, OH, USA. Emmer died on October 18, 1963, in Homestead, FL, USA. On the record, Frank Emmer was born Frank William Emmer.
The batting record for Emmer: 122 games, 57 hits in 313 at bats, and a .182 average, plus 20 RBI. Reaching base at a .234 clip and slugging .259, Emmer finished with a .492 OPS. Measured against the leagues Emmer played in, the .182 career average compares with a .266 league average over the same seasons, 31.5% below the league. In OPS terms, Emmer's .492 stands 29.0% below the league's .694. 1926 produced Emmer's most hits, 44 of them for the Cincinnati Reds. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .196 in 1926, did not top the league's .279.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Emmer
- What years did Frank Emmer play?
- Frank Emmer played in Major League Baseball from 1916 to 1926.
- Was Frank Emmer a pitcher?
- No. Frank Emmer was a position player (Shortstop).
- How many home runs did Frank Emmer hit?
- Frank Emmer hit 0 career home runs with 57 hits.
- What teams did Frank Emmer play for?
- Frank Emmer played for one team, the Cincinnati Reds (1916, 1926).
- What were Frank Emmer's career stats?
- In 122 games, Frank Emmer had 57 hits, 20 RBI, 30 runs, and 2 stolen bases, with a .182 batting average.
- What position did Frank Emmer play?
- Frank Emmer played primarily as a shortstop, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Emmer and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Emmer was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 150 pounds.
- What was Frank Emmer's career batting average?
- Frank Emmer batted .182 over his career, with 57 hits in 313 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Emmer have?
- Frank Emmer drove in 20 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Emmer in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Emmer has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.