Charlie Frank
Born: 5/30/1870 in Mobile, AL, USA
Died: 5/24/1922 in Memphis, TN, USA
MLB Debut: 1893-08-18 | Final Game: 1894-07-25
Bats: L | Throws: L | Height: 5'10" | Weight: 170 lbs
Full name: Charles Frank
Biography
Charlie Frank was a professional baseball player born in 1870, who played in the major leagues during the early 1890s. His career spanned from 1893 to 1894, a time marked by the transition from the deadball era to a more offensive-minded game. Frank played a total of 120 games, where he showcased his abilities as a versatile position player. He achieved a notable batting average of .298, demonstrating his proficiency at the plate, and he recorded 144 hits throughout his career.
In addition to his hitting prowess, Frank also contributed significantly on the bases, finishing his career with 22 stolen bases. He drove in 59 runs and hit 5 home runs, which were respectable figures for the time. Frank's combination of speed and batting ability made him a valuable asset to his teams during a period when baseball was evolving rapidly. Although his career was relatively brief, Charlie Frank left a mark in the annals of baseball history, representing an era of change in the sport.
Career Pitching Statistics
| W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | HR | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 15.00 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Pitching
| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1894 | STL | NL | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3.0 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 15.00 | - |
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 | 483 | 81 | 144 | 18 | 10 | 5 | 59 | 22 | 62 | 21 | 0.298 | 0.384 | 0.408 | 0.792 | 95.8 |
Season-by-Season Batting
| Year | Team | Lg | G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | STL | NL | 40 | 164 | 29 | 55 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 18 | 8 | 0.335 | 417.1 |
| 1894 | STL | NL | 80 | 319 | 52 | 89 | 12 | 7 | 4 | 42 | 14 | 44 | 13 | 0.279 | -321.3 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OF | 117 | 0 | 245 | 20 | 33 | 5 |
| P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1893 | SLN | OF | 40 | 0 | 84 | 9 | 7 | 1 |
| 1894 | SLN | P | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | SLN | 1B | 3 | 0 | 30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1894 | SLN | OF | 77 | 0 | 161 | 11 | 26 | 4 |
Career Games by Position
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 2 |
| First Base | 3 |
| Left Field | 117 |
| Right Field | 1 |