Frank Foreman
Born: 5/1/1863 in Baltimore, MD, USA
Died: 11/19/1957 in Baltimore, MD, USA
MLB Debut: 1884-05-15 | Final Game: 1902-05-10
Bats: R | Throws: R | Height: 6'0" | Weight: 160 lbs
Full name: Francis Isaiah Foreman
Biography
Frank Foreman was a professional baseball pitcher whose career spanned from 1884 to 1902. Born in 1863, Foreman played during a transformative period in baseball, navigating the sport through its early years of organized play and evolving pitching styles. Over the course of his career, he compiled a record of 96 wins and 93 losses, with an earned run average (ERA) of 3.97. His ability to strike out batters was notable, as he recorded a total of 586 strikeouts. Additionally, Foreman concluded his career with 4 saves, reflecting his versatility and effectiveness in various game situations.
Foreman's playing style was characterized by a strong competitive spirit and an understanding of the nuances of pitching, which were crucial during an era that saw the introduction of rules that shaped modern baseball. Despite his relatively modest win-loss record, Foreman's contributions to his teams were significant, and he was known for his ability to perform under pressure. As baseball continued to grow in popularity during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, players like Foreman played an essential role in laying the groundwork for future generations in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 93 | 229 | 205 | 169 | 7 | 4 | 1721.7 | 1857 | 760 | 47 | 659 | 586 | 3.97 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 18.0 | 23 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 4.00 | 276.7 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 17 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5.62 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 27.0 | 33 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 6.00 | -98.6 |
| 1889 | BL2 | AA | 23 | 21 | 51 | 48 | 43 | 5 | 0 | 414.0 | 364 | 162 | 137 | 180 | 3.52 | 2987.0 |
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 13 | 10 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 198.3 | 201 | 87 | 89 | 57 | 3.95 | -2595.8 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 18 | 20 | 43 | 41 | 39 | 1 | 1 | 345.3 | 381 | 143 | 142 | 170 | 3.73 | 312.4 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 25.0 | 40 | 19 | 11 | 5 | 6.84 | -1427.5 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 2 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 60.0 | 53 | 22 | 37 | 16 | 3.30 | -2080.1 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.7 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 0 | 27.00 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | CIN | NL | 11 | 14 | 32 | 27 | 19 | 0 | 1 | 219.0 | 253 | 100 | 92 | 55 | 4.11 | -2449.5 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 14 | 7 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 0 | 1 | 185.7 | 212 | 82 | 62 | 33 | 3.97 | 727.7 |
| 1901 | BLA | AL | 12 | 6 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 1 | 1 | 191.3 | 225 | 78 | 58 | 41 | 3.67 | -748.6 |
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8.0 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 9.00 | 0.0 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 16.3 | 28 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 6.06 | -145.1 |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 243 | 754 | 104 | 169 | 23 | 15 | 9 | 73 | 18 | 62 | 116 | 0.224 | 0.291 | 0.330 | 0.621 | -1650.9 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | UA | 3 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.091 | 0.0 |
| 1884 | KCU | UA | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | AA | 3 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.286 | 0.0 |
| 1889 | BL2 | AA | 54 | 181 | 18 | 26 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 12 | 35 | 0.144 | -1400.1 |
| 1890 | CIN | NL | 25 | 75 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 13 | 0.133 | -312.1 |
| 1891 | CIN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.250 | 0.0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | AA | 50 | 153 | 26 | 34 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 19 | 6 | 23 | 35 | 0.222 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | BLN | NL | 7 | 23 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0.174 | 0.0 |
| 1892 | WAS | NL | 11 | 28 | 5 | 13 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0.464 | 0.0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | NL | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.000 | 0.0 |
| 1895 | CIN | NL | 32 | 94 | 14 | 29 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 14 | 0.309 | 61.7 |
| 1896 | CIN | NL | 27 | 74 | 9 | 18 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 0.243 | -326.6 |
| 1901 | BLA | AL | 24 | 80 | 12 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 0.325 | 99.8 |
| 1901 | BOS | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0.000 | 99.8 |
| 1902 | BLA | AL | 2 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.429 | 0.0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OF | 21 | 0 | 19 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| P | 229 | 0 | 70 | 323 | 53 | 8 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | CHU | P | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1884 | CHU | OF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1884 | KCU | P | 1 | 0 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | P | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
| 1885 | BL2 | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1889 | BL2 | P | 51 | 0 | 9 | 72 | 14 | 1 |
| 1889 | BL2 | OF | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1890 | CIN | P | 25 | 0 | 13 | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| 1890 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | CIN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1891 | WS9 | P | 43 | 0 | 13 | 66 | 4 | 4 |
| 1891 | WS9 | OF | 8 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| 1892 | BLN | P | 4 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| 1892 | BLN | OF | 5 | 0 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 1892 | WAS | P | 11 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 7 | 0 |
| 1893 | NY1 | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1895 | CIN | P | 32 | 0 | 11 | 34 | 6 | 1 |
| 1896 | CIN | P | 27 | 0 | 8 | 44 | 5 | 2 |
| 1901 | BLA | P | 24 | 0 | 4 | 43 | 6 | 0 |
| 1901 | BOS | P | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1902 | BLA | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 229 |
| Left Field | 7 |
| Center Field | 9 |
| Right Field | 6 |