Frank Gatins
Third Baseman · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1898-1901)
Frank Gatins was a third baseman who played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1901 for the Washington Nationals and the Brooklyn Dodgers, a span of 4 seasons. In 67 career games, he hit .227 with 58 hits, 1 home runs, and 26 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
- Third Baseman
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 160 lb
- Died
- 11/8/1911 in Johnstown, PA, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1898-09-21
- Last Game
- 1901-07-15
Full name: Frank Anthony Gatins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 67 | 255 | 27 | 58 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 31 | .227 | .259 | .290 | .550 | -801 |
Career AVG .227 vs. league average .271 across their career seasons — 16.2% below league average.
Career OBP .259 vs. league average .330 across their career seasons — 21.4% below league average.
Career SLG .290 vs. league average .354 across their career seasons — 18.0% below league average.
Career OPS .550 vs. league average .684 across their career seasons — 19.6% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1898 | WAS | NL | 17 | 58 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 4 | .224 | .270 (-17%) | .333 (-18%) | .347 (-25%) | .680 (-22%) | -191.2 |
| 1901 | BRO | NL | 50 | 197 | 21 | 45 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 6 | 5 | 27 | .228 | .271 (-16%) | .326 (-22%) | .359 (-17%) | .686 (-19%) | -610.2 |
| Career · 2 seasons | 67 | 255 | 27 | 58 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 26 | 8 | 8 | 31 | .227 | — | — | — | — | -801 | ||
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 (67 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 38 | 143 | 21 | 38 | 0 | 18 | .266 |
| Away | 29 | 112 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 8 | .179 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-07-15 | BRO | CIN | L | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-14 | BRO | CIN | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 1901-07-13 | BRO | CIN | W | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-07-12 | BRO | CIN | W | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-11 | BRO | CIN | W | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-07-10 | BRO | STL | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-09 | BRO | STL | L | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-07-08 | BRO | STL | W | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-07-07 | BRO | CHC | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-07-06 | BRO | CHC | W | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Third Base | 46 |
| Shortstop | 22 |
Frank Gatins: the record in brief
Frank Gatins played a first major league game on September 21, 1898 and a last one on July 15, 1901. The season rows list, in order, the Washington Senators (1898) and the Brooklyn Superbas (1901). Gatins is listed as a third baseman at 5'11" and 160 pounds. Gatins was born on March 6, 1871, in Johnstown, PA, USA. Gatins's death is recorded on November 8, 1911, in Johnstown, PA, USA. Frank Gatins was the playing name; the full given name is Frank Anthony.
The batting record for Gatins: 67 games, 58 hits in 255 at bats, and a .227 average, plus 1 home run and 26 runs batted in. On-base and slugging figures of .259 and .290 give Gatins a career OPS of .550. The league as a whole hit .271 across Gatins's seasons, which puts the .227 career mark 16.2% below average. 1901 produced Gatins's most hits, 45 of them for the Brooklyn Superbas. Even the best average among the busiest seasons, .228 in 1901, did not top the league's .271.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Gatins
- What years did Frank Gatins play?
- Frank Gatins played in Major League Baseball from 1898 to 1901.
- Was Frank Gatins a pitcher?
- No. Frank Gatins was a position player (Third Baseman).
- How many home runs did Frank Gatins hit?
- Frank Gatins hit 1 career home run with 58 hits.
- What teams did Frank Gatins play for?
- Frank Gatins played for 2 teams: the Washington Senators (1898) and the Brooklyn Superbas (1901).
- What were Frank Gatins's career stats?
- In 67 games, Frank Gatins had 58 hits, 1 home runs, 26 RBI, 27 runs, and 8 stolen bases, with a .227 batting average.
- What position did Frank Gatins play?
- Frank Gatins played primarily as a third baseman, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Gatins and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Gatins was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Gatins hit each season?
- Frank Gatins's home runs by season: 0 in 1898 and 1 in 1901. His most in one season was 1, in 1901.
- What was Frank Gatins's career batting average?
- Frank Gatins batted .227 over his career, with 58 hits in 255 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Gatins have?
- Frank Gatins drove in 26 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Gatins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Gatins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.