Frank Genins
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1892-1901)
Frank Genins was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1901 for 4 teams, including the St. Louis Cardinals, a span of 10 seasons. In 149 career games, he hit .226 with 116 hits, 2 home runs, and 44 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
- Outfielder
- Bats / Throws
- — / R
- Died
- 9/30/1922 in St. Louis, MO, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1892-05-11
- Last Game
- 1901-05-23
Full name: C. Frank Genins
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 149 | 514 | 75 | 116 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 32 | 43 | 40 | .226 | .288 | .272 | .560 | -1,418 |
Career AVG .226 vs. league average .270 across their career seasons — 16.5% below league average.
Career OBP .288 vs. league average .334 across their career seasons — 13.7% below league average.
Career SLG .272 vs. league average .361 across their career seasons — 24.5% below league average.
Career OPS .560 vs. league average .694 across their career seasons — 19.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | SLN | NL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .500 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1892 | CIN | NL | 35 | 110 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 12 | 12 | .182 | .244 (-26%) | .316 (-17%) | .327 (-33%) | .644 (-25%) | 0.0 |
| 1892 | SLN | NL | 14 | 47 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 10 | .170 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1895 | PIT | NL | 73 | 252 | 43 | 63 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 14 | .250 | .296 (-16%) | .361 (-13%) | .399 (-24%) | .761 (-18%) | -754.0 |
| 1901 | CLE | AL | 26 | 101 | 15 | 23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 3 | .228 | .271 (-16%) | .326 (-13%) | .359 (-23%) | .686 (-18%) | -272.3 |
| Career · 5 seasons | 149 | 514 | 75 | 116 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 44 | 32 | 43 | 40 | .226 | — | — | — | — | -1,026 | ||
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 (26 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 13 | 47 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 2 | .255 |
| Away | 13 | 52 | 7 | 11 | 0 | 7 | .212 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1901-05-23 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-05-22 | CLE | MIN | W | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-20 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-19 | CLE | DET | W | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-05-18 | CLE | DET | W | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-17 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1901-05-16 | CLE | DET | L | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-14 | CLE | MLA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1901-05-13 | CLE | MLA | L | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1901-05-12 | CLE | MLA | L | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
| Position | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1B | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2B | 16 | 0 | 26 | 36 | 9 | 1 |
| 3B | 20 | 0 | 32 | 53 | 13 | 6 |
| OF | 70 | 0 | 135 | 6 | 10 | 1 |
| SS | 39 | 0 | 73 | 120 | 32 | 13 |
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | CIN | 3B | 4 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 1892 | CIN | OF | 14 | 0 | 22 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1892 | CIN | SS | 17 | 0 | 34 | 66 | 11 | 7 |
| 1892 | SLN | SS | 14 | 0 | 29 | 35 | 14 | 5 |
| 1895 | PIT | 1B | 2 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1895 | PIT | 2B | 16 | 0 | 26 | 36 | 9 | 1 |
| 1895 | PIT | 3B | 16 | 0 | 25 | 43 | 9 | 4 |
| 1895 | PIT | OF | 29 | 0 | 53 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 1895 | PIT | SS | 8 | 0 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 1 |
| 1901 | CLE | OF | 26 | 0 | 60 | 3 | 4 | 1 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| First Base | 2 |
| Second Base | 16 |
| Third Base | 20 |
| Shortstop | 39 |
| Left Field | 21 |
| Center Field | 36 |
| Right Field | 13 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Genins
- What years did Frank Genins play?
- Frank Genins played in Major League Baseball from 1892 to 1901.
- Was Frank Genins a pitcher?
- No. Frank Genins was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Genins hit?
- Frank Genins hit 2 career home runs with 116 hits.
- What was Frank Genins's career batting average?
- Frank Genins batted .226 over his career, with 116 hits in 514 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Genins have?
- Frank Genins drove in 44 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Genins in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Genins has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.