Frank Gilmore
Pitcher · Career Stats, Bio & Records (1886-1888)
Frank Gilmore was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1888 for the Washington Nationals, a span of 3 seasons. Across 49 career appearances, he went 12-33 with a 4.26 ERA and 212 strikeouts. His career Pitcher PIV — Baseball Data Hub's era-adjusted measure of pitching impact — is 523.8.
- W (Wins):
- Games credited to a pitcher whose team took a lead it never surrendered while he was the pitcher of record.
- ERA (Earned Run Average):
- Earned runs allowed per nine innings pitched: (ER × 9) ÷ IP. The primary measure of pitching effectiveness.
- SO (Strikeouts):
- For a batter, times retired on a third strike; for a pitcher, batters retired on a third strike.
- WHIP (Walks and Hits per Inning Pitched):
- Baserunners allowed per inning: (BB + H) ÷ IP. Under 1.00 is elite.
Data updated
- Position
- Pitcher
- Bats / Throws
- R / R
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 164 lb
- Died
- 7/21/1929 in Hartford, CT, USA
- MLB Debut
- 1886-09-11
- Last Game
- 1888-07-04
Full name: Franklin T. Gilmore
Season-by-Season Pitching
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| Year | Team | Lg | W | L | G | GS | CG | SHO | SV | IP | H | ER | BB | SO | ERA | Lg ERA | Pitcher PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 4 | 4 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 75.0 | 57 | 21 | 22 | 75 | 2.52 | 3.37 (+25%) | 1658.3 |
| 1887 | WS8 | NL | 7 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 1 | 0 | 234.2 | 247 | 101 | 92 | 114 | 3.87 | 4.17 (+7%) | 849.7 |
| 1888 | WS8 | NL | 1 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 95.2 | 131 | 70 | 29 | 23 | 6.59 | 2.95 (-124%) | -1984.2 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 12 | 33 | 49 | 47 | 46 | 2 | 0 | 405.1 | 435 | 192 | 143 | 212 | 4.26 | — | 524 | ||
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.
Career Batting Statistics
| G | AB | R | H | 2B | 3B | HR | RBI | SB | BB | SO | AVG | OBP | SLG | OPS | PIV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | 163 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 78 | .043 | .098 | .043 | .141 | -1,026 |
Career AVG .043 vs. league average .252 across their career seasons — 83.0% below league average.
Career OBP .098 vs. league average .308 across their career seasons — 68.1% below league average.
Career SLG .043 vs. league average .342 across their career seasons — 87.4% below league average.
Career OPS .141 vs. league average .650 across their career seasons — 78.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1886 | WS8 | NL | 9 | 29 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 12 | .000 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| 1887 | WS8 | NL | 28 | 93 | 4 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 46 | .065 | .270 (-76%) | .331 (-58%) | .373 (-83%) | .705 (-71%) | -1026.1 |
| 1888 | WS8 | NL | 13 | 41 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 20 | .024 | — | — | — | — | 0.0 |
| Career · 3 seasons | 50 | 163 | 6 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 78 | .043 | — | — | — | — | -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.
Career Games by Position
Circle size = games played at each position.
| Position | Games |
|---|---|
| Pitcher | 49 |
| Catcher | 1 |
| Right Field | 1 |
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Frank Gilmore (highlighted) compared to peers across the same era.
Frank Gilmore: the record in brief
September 11, 1886 and July 4, 1888 bracket Frank Gilmore's time in the majors: the debut and the last game on record. Gilmore spent the whole of the career shown here with one club, the Washington Nationals. At 5'11" and 164 pounds, Gilmore is listed as a pitcher. The bio says Gilmore both batted and threw right-handed. Gilmore was born on April 27, 1864, in Webster, MA, USA. Gilmore's death is recorded on July 21, 1929, in Hartford, CT, USA. Frank Gilmore was the playing name; the full given name is Franklin T.
Across 49 games (47 starts), Gilmore recorded 12 wins against 33 losses with a 4.26 ERA. Gilmore had 212 strikeouts and 46 complete games. The league ERA over Gilmore's seasons was 3.49, so the 4.26 figure ran 22.2% worse than average. The best win total was 7, in 1887. In 1887, one of the busiest seasons, Gilmore posted a 3.87 ERA; the league figure that year was 4.17.
Frequently Asked Questions about Frank Gilmore
- What years did Frank Gilmore play?
- Frank Gilmore played in Major League Baseball from 1886 to 1888.
- Was Frank Gilmore a pitcher?
- Yes. Frank Gilmore pitched in the major leagues, recording 12 wins and 212 strikeouts.
- How many home runs did Frank Gilmore hit?
- Frank Gilmore hit 0 career home runs with 7 hits.
- What teams did Frank Gilmore play for?
- Frank Gilmore played for one team, the Washington Nationals (1886–1888).
- What were Frank Gilmore's career stats?
- In 49 games, Frank Gilmore went 12-33 with a 4.26 ERA, 212 strikeouts, and 405.1 innings pitched.
- What position did Frank Gilmore play?
- Frank Gilmore played primarily as a pitcher, the position where he appeared in the most games.
- How tall was Frank Gilmore and how much did he weigh?
- Frank Gilmore was listed at 5 feet 11 inches and 164 pounds.
- What was Frank Gilmore's career ERA?
- Frank Gilmore finished with a 4.26 career ERA, going 12-33 with 212 strikeouts.
- How many strikeouts did Frank Gilmore have?
- Frank Gilmore recorded 212 career strikeouts.
- Is Frank Gilmore in the Hall of Fame?
- No. Frank Gilmore has not been inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame.