Fred Frank, baseball player, 1898-1898

Fred Frank

Born: 3/11/1873 in Louisa, KY, USA

Died: 3/27/1950 in Ashland, KY, USA

MLB Debut: 1898-09-27 | Final Game: 1898-10-15

Bats: R | Height: 5'9" | Weight: 162 lbs

Full name: John Frederick Frank

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Biography

Fred Frank was a professional baseball player born in 1873, whose career spanned a brief but notable period from 1898 to 1909. Primarily serving as a position player, Frank's time in Major League Baseball was marked by his contributions during the early years of the sport, a time characterized by the transition from the deadball era to the more offensive-minded approaches that would emerge in later decades. Over the course of his career, he participated in 17 games, where he recorded 11 hits, a batting average of .208, and drove in 3 runs. He also showcased his speed on the bases with a total of 1 stolen base. Despite his limited playing time, Frank's engagement in the game during its formative years provides a glimpse into the rich history of baseball. His career, though not filled with remarkable statistics, reflects the experiences of many players of the era who contributed to the sport's development. Frank's role as a position player, even in a limited capacity, contributed to the evolving landscape of baseball, paving the way for future generations of athletes.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
17 53 3 11 1 1 0 3 1 4 1 0.208 0.276 0.264 0.540 -174.2

Career AVG .208 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 23.3% below league average.

Career OBP .276 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 17.4% below league average.

Career SLG .264 vs. league average .347 across their career seasons — 23.9% below league average.

Career OPS 0.540 vs. league average 0.681 across their career seasons — 20.7% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1898 CL4 NL 17 53 3 11 1 1 0 3 1 4 1 0.208 .270 (-23%) .333 (-17%) .347 (-24%) .680 (-21%) -174.2

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
OF 17 0 40 3 4 2

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1898 CL4 OF 17 0 40 3 4 2

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Center Field 6
Right Field 11