Frank Gilhooley
Outfielder · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1911-1919)
Frank Gilhooley was an outfielder who played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919 for the St. Louis Cardinals, the New York Yankees, and the Boston Red Sox, a span of 9 seasons. In 312 career games, he hit .271 with 289 hits, 2 home runs, and 58 RBI. His career PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of offensive impact — is 1,399.
- 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
- L / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'8" / 155 lb
- Died
- 7/11/1959 in Toledo, OH, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1911-09-18
- Last Game
- 1919-09-24
Full name: Frank Patrick Gilhooley
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 312 | 1,068 | 142 | 289 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 58 | 37 | 140 | 80 | .271 | .357 | .323 | .680 | 1,399 |
Career AVG .271 vs. league average .257 across their career seasons — +5.4% above league average.
Career OBP .357 vs. league average .323 across their career seasons — +10.7% above league average.
Career SLG .323 vs. league average .339 across their career seasons — near league average.
Career OPS .680 vs. league average .662 across their career seasons — near 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | NL | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1912 | SLN | NL | 13 | 49 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 8 | .224 | — | — | — | — | -212.5 |
| 1913 | NYA | AL | 24 | 85 | 10 | 29 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 9 | .341 | .259 (+31%) | .325 (+16%) | .345 (+12%) | .670 (+14%) | 188.7 |
| 1914 | NYA | AL | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | .667 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1915 | NYA | AL | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1916 | NYA | AL | 58 | 223 | 40 | 62 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 37 | 17 | .278 | .248 (+12%) | .314 (+22%) | .326 (+4%) | .640 (+13%) | 634.4 |
| 1917 | NYA | AL | 54 | 165 | 14 | 40 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 13 | .242 | .248 (-3%) | .312 (+16%) | .323 (-10%) | .635 (+3%) | 216.5 |
| 1918 | NYA | AL | 112 | 427 | 59 | 118 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 53 | 24 | .276 | .255 (+8%) | .318 (+12%) | .326 (+3%) | .645 (+8%) | 740.2 |
| 1919 | BOS | AL | 48 | 112 | 14 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 8 | .241 | .262 (-8%) | .322 (-3%) | .347 (-20%) | .670 (-12%) | -168.2 |
| Career · 9 seasons | 312 | 1,068 | 142 | 289 | 30 | 10 | 2 | 58 | 37 | 140 | 80 | .271 | — | — | — | — | 1,399 | ||
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 (314 games) →Per-game data from Retrosheet (regular season, through 2025).
Batting — Home / Away
| Split | G | AB | R | H | HR | RBI | AVG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home | 155 | 509 | 71 | 148 | 1 | 30 | .291 |
| Away | 159 | 558 | 71 | 141 | 1 | 24 | .253 |
Last 10 Games — Batting
| Date | Tm | Opp | Res | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | BB | SO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1919-09-24 | BOS | NYY | L | 6 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-20 | BOS | CHW | W | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-18 | BOS | DET | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-13 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-12 | BOS | CLE | L | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 1919-09-11 | BOS | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-11 | BOS | SLA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-08 | BOS | NYY | W | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-05 | BOS | PHA | W | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1919-09-01 | BOS | MIN | W | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Fielding Statistics
Career Fielding Totals by Position
Season-by-Season Fielding
| Year | Team | Pos | G | GS | PO | A | E | DP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1911 | SLN | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1912 | SLN | OF | 11 | 0 | 16 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 1913 | NYA | OF | 24 | 0 | 40 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 1914 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1915 | NYA | OF | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 1916 | NYA | OF | 57 | 0 | 93 | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| 1917 | NYA | OF | 46 | 0 | 78 | 5 | 6 | 1 |
| 1918 | NYA | OF | 111 | 0 | 206 | 15 | 9 | 8 |
| 1919 | BOS | OF | 33 | 0 | 44 | 3 | 4 | 0 |
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Left Field | 19 |
| Center Field | 24 |
| Right Field | 240 |
Most Similar Players
Career comps based on counting + rate stats and primary position. Score is relative — closest peer anchors at ~98%.
Frank Gilhooley (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frank Gilhooley: the record in brief
The profile opens with Frank Gilhooley's first major league game on September 18, 1911; the last one listed came on September 24, 1919. Club by club, the record runs the St. Louis Cardinals (1911 through 1912), the New York Yankees (1913 through 1918), and the Boston Red Sox (1919). At 5'8" and 155 pounds, Gilhooley is listed as an outfielder. The bio says Gilhooley hit left-handed while throwing right-handed. Gilhooley was born on June 10, 1892, in Toledo, OH, USA. Gilhooley died on July 11, 1959, in Toledo, OH, USA. The given name on file is Frank Patrick Gilhooley.
Across 312 games at the plate, Gilhooley's career line reads 289 hits in 1,068 at bats for a .271 average, plus 2 home runs, 58 runs batted in, and 37 stolen bases. Reaching base at a .357 clip and slugging .323, Gilhooley finished with a .680 OPS. The league as a whole hit .257 across Gilhooley's seasons, which puts the .271 career mark 5.4% above average.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Gilhooley
- What years did Frank Gilhooley play?
- Frank Gilhooley played in Major League Baseball from 1911 to 1919.
- Was Frank Gilhooley a pitcher?
- No. Frank Gilhooley was a position player (Outfielder).
- How many home runs did Frank Gilhooley hit?
- Frank Gilhooley hit 2 career home runs with 289 hits.
- What teams did Frank Gilhooley play for?
- Frank Gilhooley played for 3 teams: the St. Louis Cardinals (1911–1912), the New York Yankees (1913–1918), and the Boston Red Sox (1919).
- What were Frank Gilhooley's career stats?
- In 312 games, Frank Gilhooley had 289 hits, 2 home runs, 58 RBI, 142 runs, and 37 stolen bases, with a .271 batting average.
- What position did Frank Gilhooley play?
- Frank Gilhooley played primarily as an outfielder, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Gilhooley and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Gilhooley was listed at 5 feet 8 inches and 155 pounds.
- How many home runs did Frank Gilhooley hit each season?
- Frank Gilhooley's home runs by season: 0 in 1912, 0 in 1913, 0 in 1914, 0 in 1915, 1 in 1916, 0 in 1917, 1 in 1918, and 0 in 1919. His most in one season was 1, in 1916 and 1918.
- What was Frank Gilhooley's career batting average?
- Frank Gilhooley batted .271 over his career, with 289 hits in 1,068 at bats.
- How many RBI did Frank Gilhooley have?
- Frank Gilhooley drove in 58 runs in his career.
- Is Frank Gilhooley in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Gilhooley has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.